Chicken Fried Brown Rice Recipe
This chicken fried brown rice recipe is a quick, under-30-minutes meal for busy nights. You’ll stir-fry cooked brown rice with chicken and green onions, then season it with light soy sauce. In the how-to steps, keep the heat high so the rice stays separate and lightly toasted instead of steaming.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep your ingredients
If your brown rice is warm, spread it out for 5 minutes to cool so it won’t clump. Keep the green onion whites and greens separate.
Stir-fry the chicken
Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the oil, then cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes, tossing until it’s no longer pink.
Add aromatics
Stir in the green onion whites (and garlic, if using). Cook for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant.
Fry the rice
Add the remaining oil, then add the cooled brown rice. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes so the grains stay separate and lightly toasted.
Season with soy sauce
Drizzle in the light soy sauce. Toss for about 1 minute so the rice absorbs the sauce without turning soggy. If it looks dry, add a tiny splash of water and let it evaporate quickly.
Finish and serve
Add the green onion greens and black pepper. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then serve hot.