Description
Chicken fried rice is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish right at home. This recipe combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and day-old rice to create a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. With its savory notes from garlic and soy sauce, this chicken fried rice will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless chicken breasts (approximately 1 lb)
- 4 cups day-old rice
- 1 cup finely diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 large eggs
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop vegetables and mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and peas; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add day-old rice, breaking up any clumps while mixing.
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture; stir well. Create a well in the center, crack in the eggs, scramble until set.
- Finish by stirring in green onions and drizzling sesame oil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg