Start by cutting your chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces. I find that cutting the chicken into smaller pieces helps it cook faster and makes it easier to mix into the rice later. Heat up a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat and add your vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, throw in the chicken and cook it until it’s browned and cooked through. It should take about 6-8 minutes. Don’t forget to season it with a little salt and pepper! When the chicken is done, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook it for 2-3 minutes, until it’s softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until it becomes fragrant. Then, add in the frozen peas (or any veggies you’re using) and cook for another 2 minutes. The veggies don’t need to be cooked for long – we want them to retain some of their crunch!

Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble them with a spatula until they’re cooked through. Once they’re done, mix them with the veggies. Don’t worry about it being perfect – it’s all going to come together soon.

Now it’s time to add the star of the show – the rice! If you’re using leftover rice, just break up any clumps with your hands or a spoon before adding it to the pan. Stir everything together until the rice is heated through and all the veggies and eggs are evenly mixed. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and give everything one last good mix.

This is where the magic happens! Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture and stir everything together. Make sure every grain of rice is coated with that delicious soy sauce! Taste it, and if you want more flavor, feel free to add a little more soy sauce or some extra sesame oil. Finally, season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. And there you have it – the easiest, most flavorful chicken fried rice! You can serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with something else (I love it with a simple side salad). The best part? You’re not going to be spending hours in the kitchen. You’ll have a delicious, homemade meal in less than 30 minutes.