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Perfect Fried Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

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A quick and easy homemade fried rice recipe featuring tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for flavorful dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and chilled
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix, thawed
  • 3 green onions, sliced thin (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of sugar

Instructions

  1. Start with cold, day-old jasmine rice (about 3 cups). If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool and dry slightly for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast and stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to the plate with chicken.
  4. Add more oil if needed. Pour in beaten eggs, swirling the wok to create thin layers. Once cooked, break the eggs into bite-sized pieces with a spatula.
  5. Add chopped onion, garlic, and the white parts of green onions to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Toss in peas and carrots and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return chicken, shrimp, and scrambled eggs to the wok. Add chilled rice and stir to mix well.
  8. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a pinch of sugar. Stir-fry everything for 3-4 minutes, pressing rice against the wok to get slight crispiness.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in green onion tops and remove from heat.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Cook proteins separately to avoid overcrowding. Adjust soy sauce gradually to avoid over-salting. Keep wok hot but not smoking. Add a splash of water or oil if rice sticks. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and oyster sauce with gluten-free alternatives. Vegetarian version can be made by replacing proteins with tofu or tempeh.

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