Description
Chicken fried rice is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite ingredients. With every bite, you’ll be transported back to home-cooked dinners filled with joy and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook diced chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are vibrant but still crunchy.
- Push ingredients to one side of the pan, crack in the eggs, and scramble until just set.
- Mix in the cooked rice, breaking up clumps. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over everything; stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra soy sauce or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - Use day-old rice for the best texture; fresh rice can become mushy. - Feel free to swap proteins—shrimp or tofu work well! - Add chili flakes or sriracha for an extra kick.