Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a deliciously satisfying dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice infused with soy sauce, this easy-to-make recipe brings comfort and flavor to any meal. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g), diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice (about 600g)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas and carrots)
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing chicken and mincing garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and mixed vegetables; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up clumps gently while mixing.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Create a well in the center of the mixture, crack in eggs, scramble until fully cooked, then drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating shrimp or tofu as protein alternatives. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. To prevent mushiness, ensure your rice is cold before frying.