Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil; 4 cups cold leftover white rice, crumbled into individual grains; 2 cups diced leftover chicken; 1/2 pound ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups); 1 cup frozen petite peas; 2 large eggs, beaten together with 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; Kosher salt

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
4 cups cold leftover white rice, crumbled into individual grains
2 cups diced leftover chicken
1/2 pound ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
1 cup frozen petite peas
2 large eggs, beaten together with 1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt

Directions

1

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the ginger and garlic with the canola oil until they start to sizzle steadily, about 2 minutes.
2

Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until it softens and heats through, about 3 minutes.
3

Add the chicken, ham, and peas and cook until heated though, about 2 minutes.
4

Make a well in the center of the rice and add the eggs.
5

Cook, stirring a few times, until the egg starts to set, then break it up with a spatula into small pieces.
6

Stir the mixture together, drizzle with the sesame oil, season with salt to taste, toss well, and serve immediately.