Uncle Roger's Chicken Fried Rice

A classic, no-nonsense chicken fried rice made with day-old rice, garlic, ginger, fluffy eggs, and a hot wok. MSG not optional — why you not want flavor??

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

Optional Chicken Marinade
½ lb chicken breast or thigh, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
Fried Rice
2 cups cooked rice, day-old preferred (jasmine or long-grain)
1–2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
½ lb chicken, pre-cooked
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn)
2–3 large eggs
½ tsp MSG
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1
Marinate the chicken (optional): Combine chicken, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Marinate 15–30 minutes.
2
Cook the chicken: Heat a wok over high heat with a small amount of sesame oil. Cook chicken until done. Remove and set aside.
3
Heat the wok: Return wok to high heat and add more sesame oil.
4
Fry the rice: Add rice, spread it out, and let it crisp briefly before stirring.
5
Add chicken and vegetables: Stir-fry until heated through.
6
Scramble the eggs: Push everything to one side, add a little sesame oil, scramble eggs, then mix in.
7
Season: Add MSG and stir thoroughly.
8
Finish: Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Assumed servings: 4
Inferred tags: chicken, fried rice, asian, main

Created: 1/24/2026