Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients:

- 2 cups cooked and cooled rice
- 1 cup cooked and diced chicken
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, and bell peppers), diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish

Steps:

1. Cook the Rice:

   - Wash and rinse the rice thoroughly.
   - In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the rice. Cook until the rice is fully cooked. Drain and let it cool.
   - Spread the cooked rice on a tray to let it cool and dry out slightly. This helps prevent the rice grains from sticking together.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   - Marinate boneless chicken pieces with soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and a pinch of salt.
   - Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
   - Add the marinated chicken and cook until it's no longer pink and is cooked through. Set aside.

3. Sauté Vegetables:

   - Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
   - Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.
   - Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
   - Stir in finely chopped carrots, peas, and any other vegetables of your choice.
   - Push the vegetables to the side of the wok to create space for the eggs.

4. Cook the Eggs:

   - Crack eggs into the space you created in the wok for the eggs.
   - Scramble the eggs with a spatula until they are cooked but still slightly runny.
   - Mix the cooked eggs with the sautéed vegetables.

5. Add Rice and Chicken:

   - Add the cooked and cooled rice to the wok.
   - Add the cooked chicken pieces.
   - Pour soy sauce over the rice and chicken to season. Toss everything together gently to combine.

6. Season and Serve:

   - Season the fried rice with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
   - Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
   - Serve the delicious chicken fried rice hot and enjoy!