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Spicy Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Spicy Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoon butter (divided) (Source: 3 Tablespoon butter (divided)); 2 each medium carrots (peeled and diced) (Source: 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)); 1 each medium white onion (diced) (Source: 1 medium white onion (diced)); 3/4 cup frozen peas (Source: 3/4 cup frozen peas); 3 cloves garlic (minced) (Source: 3 cloves garlic (minced)); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced) (Source: 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper); 3 each eggs (whisked) (Source: 3 eggs (whisked)); 4 cups cooked and chilled rice (I prefer jasmine rice) (Source: 4 cups cooked and chilled rice (I prefer jasmine rice)); 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 1 lb chicken breasts) (Source: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 1 lb chicken breasts)); 4 Tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce) (Source: 3-4 Tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil (or more to taste) (Source: 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil (or more to taste)); 3 Tablespoons sriracha (or more/less to taste) (Source: 3 Tablespoons sriracha (or more/less to taste)); 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) (Source: 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)); 3 each green onions (thinly sliced) (Source: 3 green onions (thinly sliced))

Spicy Chicken Fried Rice is made with cooked and chilled rice, cubed cooked chicken, and fish sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 16 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChineseChickenAsianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese · Asian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Start with cooked rice

Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.

2. Check the off-heat addition

Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

butter (divided)

In the method: Sauté veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

medium carrots (peeled and diced)

In the method: Sauté veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

medium white onion (diced)

In the method: Sauté veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Finish & serve: Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and serve warm.

A little more help as you go

Stir as directed

Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.

Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Sauté veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.

What happens at the end?

Finish & serve: Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and serve warm.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: deliciousmeetshealthy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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