• Ready to make some magic? Let’s break it down step by step.

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

• Start by gathering all your ingredients. Chop the onion and cooked chicken. Measure out your sauces and spices. It keeps the kitchen organized and makes cooking smoother. You don’t want to be searching for that soy sauce once the pan is hot!

Step 2: Heat Your Pan

• Grab a large skillet or wok. Turn the heat to medium-high. Once it’s hot, add the vegetable oil and unsalted butter. The oil helps prevent sticking, while the butter adds richness to the flavors.

Step 3: Sauté the Onion

• Add the chopped onion right into the heated oil and butter mix. Sauté for around 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent. You’ll start to smell that inviting aroma filling your kitchen.

Step 4: Add the Chicken

• Next up, toss in your chopped chicken. Stir it around for another 2-3 minutes until it’s heated through. This is where the protein component starts to take root in the dish.

Step 5: Scramble the Egg

• Push the chicken and onions to one side of the pan. Crack in your egg; let it sit for just a moment before scrambling it with a spatula. Once it’s mostly cooked, stir it into the chicken and onion mix.

Step 6: Introduce the Rice

• Time to add your cold rice! Break up any clumps with your spatula gently while you stir it in. Mix everything evenly. This should start looking like a party in the pan!

Step 7: Season the Dish

• Drizzle the soy sauce over the mixture. Add in the ground black pepper, garlic powder, and optional sesame oil for extra depth. Stir everything together until each grain of rice is coated in those delightful flavors.

Step 8: Add Water

• Sprinkle the tablespoon of water over the rice, then cover the pan with a lid. Let it steam for about 2 minutes. It helps meld the flavors and ensures everything is heated through.

Step 9: Serve and Enjoy!

• Once done, plate your chicken egg fried rice. Feel free to garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if you like. Dive in and savor the applause from yourself and anyone you share it with!