Description
A quick and easy recipe for Chicken Fried Rice that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For Chicken Fried Rice:
- 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
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until tender. Push vegetables to one side.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour beaten eggs into the skillet, scramble until cooked, then mix with vegetables.
- Add Rice: Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up clumps, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Season: Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, add diced chicken, cook until heated through.
- Finish: Stir in green onions, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Add sriracha or chili sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
