Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a beloved classic that brings comfort to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice sautéed in savory soy sauce and aromatic sesame oil, creating a dish packed with flavor. Perfect for utilizing leftover ingredients, you can customize it to suit your taste preferences by adding more veggies or different proteins. Whether enjoyed solo or as a side to sweet and sour chicken, this Chicken Fried Rice is sure to satisfy cravings and impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (6-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and mixed vegetables; stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes until tender.
- Add the rice, breaking up clumps while mixing well.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg