Description
A quick and flavorful chicken fried rice made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and seasoned rice all stir-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs and set aside.
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add peas and carrots mix and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Add cooked rice, chicken, and scrambled eggs back into the pan; break up any rice clumps.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over mixture; stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated.
- Stir in sliced green onions just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional soy sauce as needed.
Notes
- Using day-old rice prevents sogginess.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Add your favorite veggies like bell pepper or broccoli.
- Cook on high heat for best stir-fry texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg