Perfect Thai Fried Rice With Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1/3-inch pieces across the grain
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.25 cups chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic , chopped
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 4 cups leftover cooked rice
• 0.25 cups thinly sliced green onions
• 0.25 cups chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.

2. 2

   Heat a wok or very large skillet over high heat for 30 seconds. Pour in vegetable oil. Reduce heat to medium; add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Increase heat to high and add marinated chicken to the wok; cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Push chicken mixture to one side of the wok; pour eggs into the empty side. Cook until just starting to set, about 2 minutes. Stir eggs slowly until scrambled; mix into chicken mixture. Season with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper; stir for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir rice into the wok until evenly incorporated and heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green onion and cilantro. Mix gently until combined.