Description
This Easy Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a classic Asian dish right at home. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies come together in a savory, satisfying one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Fried Rice:
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same pan, cook beaten eggs, then add garlic, rice, peas, carrots, and green onions. Stir and heat through.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook briefly. Serve hot.
Notes
- For best texture, use day-old chilled rice.
- Feel free to customize with shrimp, tofu, or other veggies like bell peppers or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
