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Jessica Morgan

Chicken Fried Rice: Quick and Easy Recipe to Try!

A quick and easy recipe for Chicken Fried Rice that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
  • 1 cup cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
  3. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet and scramble them until fully cooked. Mix the eggs with the vegetables.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture, stirring well to combine. Add the diced chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Stir in the chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Add a splash of sriracha or chili sauce for a spicy kick.

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