Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that transforms your leftover rice into a flavorful meal reminiscent of your favorite Chinese takeout. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory soy sauce blend, all cooked in one pan for effortless clean-up. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Chicken Fried Rice is customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it a hit with the whole family. Add a drizzle of yum yum sauce or serve it with crispy egg rolls for an extra treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and carrots until tender, then add peas and mix.
- Scramble eggs in the pan beside the vegetables until fully cooked, then combine.
- Add rice and chicken to the pan; mix thoroughly with vegetables and eggs.
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture; stir well for even flavor distribution.
- Melt butter into the fried rice, stirring continuously until incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 160 mg