Egg Fried Rice cooks quick and easy with very little prep time. Customize it to make it your own with your favorite mix-ins for a family favorite side dish.
Fried Rice is a staple recipe that I make with our leftover meats. It makes for a quick and easy main dish recipe and my entire family loves it. If you have made Mexican Fried Rice, Ground Chicken Fried Rice Recipe, Beef Fried Rice, Hibachi Fried Rice or Pork Fried Rice Recipe then you are going to love this Egg Fried Rice.
It is made with amazing flavor and simple ingredients. If you are looking for an easy side dish or a light dinner idea, make Egg Fried Rice. You may like this Beef and Rice Recipe, Lemon Rice or this Yellow Rice.
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What is Egg Fried Rice?
Egg Fried Rice is similar to regular fried rice but is made with scrambled egg as the main ingredient. It is cooked over high heat and taste amazing.
You can easily add in your favorite meats, vegetables or other ingredients to make it your own. It is a great recipe if you have leftover rice.
Ingredients
- Butter – We used unsalted Butter
- Large Eggs – Lightly beat the eggs before cooking in a skillet
- Cooked and Chilled Jasmine Rice – Best to use leftover rice
- Chicken Broth – If you are out check out these Chicken broth substitutes
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce – Check out these Best Soy Sauce Substitute if you are looking for a gluten-free option
- Garlic Powder – See The Best Garlic Powder Substitute if you are out
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How to Make Egg Fried Rice
Step 1 – In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are scramble and set. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2 – In the same skillet, add the cooked and chilled jasmine rice to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
Step 3 – In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and white pepper. Pour the mixture over the rice and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
Step 4 – Gently fold in the scrambled eggs and sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the eggs are heated through and the green onions are slightly softened. Serve immediately warm and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Type of Rice – Using cold, leftover rice helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled before proceeding with the recipe.
- Combining Ingredients – Give time for the rice mixture to heat in the pan for the best crispy texture.
- Cooking Skillet – You can make this Egg Fried Rice in a regular skillet but our favorite is cooking in a Wok or a Cast Iron Skillet.
How to Cook Rice
For this recipe, it is best to use rice that has been previously been prepared. Here are some easy way to prepare rice for this recipe.
You can easily make your rice in a rice cooker.
Serving Suggestions
Egg fried rice can be served as a side dish to many recipes. We love to serve with Fried Chicken Breasts, Easy Air Fryer Salmon Recipe, Instant Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe and Fried Pork Chops Recipe.
You may also love to serve with 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Recipe or Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl for a classic Asian Dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Egg Fried Rice can be made with a variety of additions. You can easily change the vegetables by adding in carrots, broccoli, corn, peas, green beans and more. We have even made it more hearty by adding in beef, pork and chicken.
Yes, you can reheat egg fried rice in the microwave for a quick and easy side dish. We recommend reheating in 1 minute intervals.
The best rice to use is day-old rice. You can easily use different type of rice such as long grain rice, short grain rice, or basmati rice.
Store leftover egg fried rice in an airtight container and place in the fridge. Leftover fried rice will last about 3-4 days.
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Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked and chilled jasmine rice
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 4 lightly beaten large eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are scrambled and fully set. Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Add 4 cups cooked and chilled jasmine rice to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon white pepper. Pour the sauce over the rice and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
- Gently fold in the scrambled eggs and sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the eggs are heated through and the green onions are slightly softened.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
I love going to an asian restaurant and ordering egg fried rice. However, now that I am making this recipe, I never want to leave the comfort of my own home. This recipe is so delicious and it tastes better than the fried rice at restaurants!
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The seasoning was spot on. I didn’t have to change a thing.
Delicious, simple, and perfect for a busy weeknight!
My husband loved this!
I added in some shredded chicken to the Egg Fried Rice to make it a complete meal! Quick and Easy