Chicken fried rice is a very popular dish in various Asian cultures, especially in China, where it is a fundamental resource for using up leftover rice and combining fresh ingredients. Its origin dates back to Chinese home cooking, where families prepared this dish to maximize the use of ingredients and save time. In Latin America, it is commonly known as "arroz frito con pollo," although in some countries it is also called arroz chaufa, especially in Peru, a variant created by the influence of Chinese immigration. In other places like Mexico or Colombia, it may not have a specific name, but it is equally popular on family tables. Over the years, this recipe has adopted different variants depending on the region, adapting to local ingredients and flavor preferences, but always maintaining its essence as a simple, nutritious, and delicious dish.
Fried rice with chicken
How to make Chicken Fried Rice
To begin, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sweet red bell pepper, and green onion.
Cook everything for 5 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked.
Remove the mixture to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet.
Add the cooked brown rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and frozen peas.
Cook for 1 more minute, allowing the peas to heat through and the flavors to blend.
Finally, add the chicken and vegetable mixture to the skillet and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Serve hot and enjoy this delicious and nutritious chicken fried rice.
Ingredients (8)
- Vegetable Oil
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Sweet Red Bell Pepper
- Green Onion
- Cooked Brown Rice
- Light Soy Sauce
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Frozen Peas
Instructions (11 steps)
- 1 Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat
- 2 Add 1 tablespoon of oil
- 3 Add chicken, red bell pepper and green onion
- 4 Cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked
- 5 Remove to a plate
- 6 Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet
- 7 Add cooked rice
- 8 Cook for 1 minute
- 9 Incorporate soy sauce, vinegar and peas
- 10 Cook for 1 minute
- 11 Incorporate the chicken and vegetable mixture
Nutritional Information
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.