Egg Roll Fried Rice with Chicken (Printable)

Fusion dish combining egg roll flavors with chicken and fluffy fried rice

# What you need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 3 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
04 - 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Rice

07 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably day-old

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional, to taste)

→ Oils

13 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)

# Directions:

01 - Prepare all ingredients and arrange them at your cooking station for efficient workflow.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded or diced chicken and cook until heated through, approximately 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add coleslaw mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened but still crisp.
05 - Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set, then incorporate into the vegetables.
06 - Add cooked rice, reserved chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and white pepper. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
07 - Stir in green onions and sriracha or chili sauce if desired. Cook for 1 additional minute. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes and serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Fast Prep: Ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 28g of protein to keep you satisfied.
  • One-Pan Ease: Everything cooks together in a single wok or skillet for easy cleanup.
02 -
  • Use Day-Old Rice: Cold, dry rice from the previous day fries much better than fresh, steaming rice.
  • High Heat: Keep the heat high to ensure the vegetables stay crisp and the rice grains get a slight toast.
  • Shellfish Allergy: If you have a shellfish allergy, use a vegetarian oyster sauce or skip it entirely.
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