Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 tablespoons canola oil (or any high heat oil), divided; 3 large eggs, whisked; 2/3 cup yellow onions, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 2/3 cup frozen peas , rinsed under warm tap water for a few seconds thaw; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably leftover from at least a day before, see Recipe Note); 2 scallions , sliced (separate the white and light green parts from the dark green part); 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, optional; 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon sesame oil