Simple Chicken Fried Rice

1. 1
   Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and soft.⏱ 2 min
3. 3
   Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute just to warm through.⏱ 1 min
4. 4
   Move ingredients to the side, add the remaining oil, and tip in the rice.
5. 5
   Fry the rice, stirring constantly for 3 minutes until slightly toasted and hot.⏱ 3 min
6. 6
   Pour the soy sauce over the rice and toss everything together for 1 minute.⏱ 1 min
7. 7
   Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
8. 8
   Add the onion chunks and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and sweet.⏱ 7 min
9. 9
   Add the diced chicken and cook for 2 minutes until the edges start to crisp.⏱ 2 min
10. 10
    Stir in the cooked rice and mix well so it coats in the buttery onion juices.
11. 11
    Season generously with pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is hot.⏱ 4 min
12. 12
    Place the water, soy sauce, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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    Add the sliced onions to the liquid and simmer for 3 minutes until they soften.⏱ 3 min
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    Add the chicken slices and heat through for 1-2 minutes until warmed by the sauce.⏱ 2 min
15. 15
    Prepare a bowl with the warm rice as the base.
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    Carefully pour the chicken, onion, and remaining sauce mixture over the top of the rice.