Description
An easy and flavorful shrimp and chicken fried rice recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 pound (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound (225g) chicken breast, diced into small pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old rice works best)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them until just cooked. Push eggs to one side of the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Stir in peas, carrots, and green onions. Mix well.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add the cooked shrimp and chicken back to the skillet. Season with white pepper and salt. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old rice as it is drier and prevents the dish from becoming mushy.
- Add a splash of soy sauce or sriracha for extra flavor.
- Substitute chicken with pork or beef, and add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Fat: 10.7g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 41.7g