
This chicken fried rice is a fast, savory wok meal packed with tender chicken, smoky bacon, fluffy egg, and colorful vegetables. A simple soy-oyster sauce coats every grain for takeout-style flavor at home.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Chinese cooking wine or mirin, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Spoon 2 tsp of the sauce over the sliced chicken, toss well, and let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble just until softly set, then transfer them to a plate.
Increase the heat to high. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and the bacon to the same pan. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until some fat renders and the bacon begins to sizzle.
Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until the bacon is lightly golden and the aromatics smell fragrant.
Add the carrot, frozen corn, and frozen peas. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, just until the vegetables start to heat through.
Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pieces turn from pink to white and are nearly cooked through.
Add the cooked rice and the remaining sauce. Break up any clumps with your spatula and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, keeping the rice moving so it heats evenly and absorbs the sauce.
Return the scrambled egg to the pan and add the green onions. Toss briefly until everything is evenly combined and hot.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately while the fried rice is steamy and the grains are still separate.
Use cold, day-old rice if possible; freshly cooked rice is softer and can turn mushy. Keep the heat high once the stir-fry begins, and have all ingredients ready before cooking. You can swap bacon for diced ham, Chinese sausage, or omit it for a lighter version. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly in a hot pan.




