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chicken fried rice

Homemade Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and delicious homemade chicken fried rice recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners and leftovers.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups frozen peas and diced carrots blend
  • 3 green onions green onions trimmed and sliced into thin rounds
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil and 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes until cooked through, flipping occasionally.
  2. Remove cooked chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, add peas and carrots blend along with green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour beaten eggs into the cleared side, scramble, and cook until set.
  5. Add the cooked chicken and rice to the skillet. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss everything together to combine and evenly coat with sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
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