Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Six
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Serves 6. Refrigerate cooked rice within 2 hours and use it within 4 days of the original cooking date.
Ingredients
Eggs
3 large
Kosher salt
1/4 tsp
Vegetable oil
Divided.
4 tbsp
Garlic
Minced.
2 cloves
Frozen peas and carrots
1 1/2 cups
Cooked long-grain rice
Chilled.
6 cups
Cooked chicken
Diced.
2 cups
Low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup
Toasted sesame oil
2 tsp
Black pepper
1/4 tsp
Green onions
Sliced.
4
How to make it
- Beat the eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or griddle over medium-high heat, scramble the eggs until just set, and transfer them to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the peas and carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and half the chilled rice and chicken. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up clumps, then transfer the batch to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining vegetable oil, rice, and chicken until both batches reach 165°F.
- Return everything to the wok or griddle. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, eggs, and green onions and cook for 1 minute. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and discard them once the rice is 4 days old from its original cooking date.
Who this list is for
This list is designed for anyone preparing chicken fried rice for six people, whether for a family dinner or a small gathering. If you want to avoid last-minute grocery runs or missing ingredients, this checklist will help you get everything together before you start cooking.
How to use this list
Begin by checking your pantry and fridge for eggs, kosher salt, vegetable oil, garlic, frozen peas and carrots, cooked long-grain rice, cooked chicken, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, black pepper, and green onions. Gather these ingredients before you start cooking. Make sure your rice and chicken are already cooked and cooled—fried rice works best with rice made a day ahead. Cross off each item as you confirm you have it, and prep vegetables and aromatics before heating your pan.
Common mistakes
A frequent mistake is using freshly cooked rice, which can turn mushy. Always use rice that’s been cooled and refrigerated. Don’t skip prepping all your ingredients before you start stir-frying—fried rice comes together quickly, so you won’t have time to chop or measure mid-cook. Some forget to use low-sodium soy sauce, leading to an overly salty dish. Avoid omitting the sesame oil at the end, as it adds key flavor.
What is on this list
You’ll need 3 large eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, 6 cups cooked long-grain rice, 2 cups cooked chicken, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 green onions. Review the list and cross off what you already have. Only shop for what’s missing to keep things efficient.
After the meal
After serving, refrigerate any leftovers within two hours. Store the fried rice in shallow containers and use it within four days of the original rice cooking date. Clean up your prep area and wash all used utensils and pans. If you plan to make this recipe again, note which ingredients you ran low on for next time.
FAQ
Who is "Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Six" for?
This list is designed for anyone preparing chicken fried rice for six people, whether for a family dinner or a small gathering. If you want to avoid last-minute grocery runs or missing ingredients, this checklist will help you get everything together before you start cooking.
How should I use "Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Six"?
Begin by checking your pantry and fridge for eggs, kosher salt, vegetable oil, garlic, frozen peas and carrots, cooked long-grain rice, cooked chicken, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, black pepper, and green onions. Gather these ingredients before you start cooking. Make sure your rice and chicken are already cooked and cooled—fried rice works bes…
What should I skip or avoid with "Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Six"?
A frequent mistake is using freshly cooked rice, which can turn mushy. Always use rice that’s been cooled and refrigerated. Don’t skip prepping all your ingredients before you start stir-frying—fried rice comes together quickly, so you won’t have time to chop or measure mid-cook. Some forget to use low-sodium soy sauce, leading to an overly salty dish. Avoi…
What is on the "Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Six" list?
You’ll need 3 large eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, 6 cups cooked long-grain rice, 2 cups cooked chicken, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 green onions. Review the list and cross off what you already have. Only shop…
What should I know about after the meal?
After serving, refrigerate any leftovers within two hours. Store the fried rice in shallow containers and use it within four days of the original rice cooking date. Clean up your prep area and wash all used utensils and pans. If you plan to make this recipe again, note which ingredients you ran low on for next time.
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