Description
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a savory soy sauce blend. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delicious way to use leftover rice, this customizable recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With its delightful flavors and satisfying texture, you can enjoy an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine right at home.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 cups diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing chicken and chopping vegetables into small pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add oil and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Push the chicken to one side and scramble the eggs on the other side until fully cooked; then mix with the chicken.
- Add prepared vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Stir in day-old rice along with soy sauce and sesame oil; fry for about 5 minutes until heated through and crispy bits form.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg