Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables in a delicious stir-fry. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also allows you to get creative with leftover ingredients. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a savory burst of flavor, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and minced garlic; cook for another 3 minutes until carrots soften.
- Add cooked rice, green peas, and soy sauce; stir-fry everything together for about 5 minutes until heated through and crispy.
- Push mixture aside and scramble the beaten eggs in the pan until fully cooked. Incorporate eggs into the rice mixture.
- Finish by adding chopped green onions and drizzle with sesame oil; stir well for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg