Chinese Take Out Fried Rice
Transform your kitchen into your favorite Chinese take-out spot with this irresistible Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice recipe. Bursting with bold flavors and packed with colorful ingredients like crisp peas and carrots, savory soy sauce, and aromatic sesame oil, this dish delivers restaurant-level quality in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seasoned day-old rice is stir-fried to golden perfection, paired with scrambled eggs, tender green onions, and your choice of protein—like diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu—for a versatile one-pan meal. Whether you're recreating classic takeout flavors or customizing it to your taste, this easy fried rice recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that comes together faster than delivery.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Day-old cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
- 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 cup Cooked protein (e.g., diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the rice a day in advance or use leftover rice. The grains should be dry and slightly firm to avoid clumping during the stir-fry process.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Pour the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until fully cooked. Remove the scrambled eggs and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and the sesame oil to the skillet. Toss in the frozen peas and carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
Add the cooked protein (if using) to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn the heat to high and add the day-old rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with a spatula or wooden spoon and stir-fry for 5 minutes, ensuring all the rice is evenly heated.
Drizzle the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice, stirring well to evenly distribute the sauces throughout the dish.
Stir in the scrambled eggs and sliced green onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.6 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2825 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.9 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 123.1 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
