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Fried Rice with Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious fried rice recipe featuring diced chicken, mixed vegetables, and scrambled eggs.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots blend
  • 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté the diced chicken in the sesame oil and vegetable oil on medium high heat until the chicken is cooked through for approximately 4-6 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the chicken to a separate plate and set aside.
  2. Next, add the frozen peas and carrots blend to the pan and sauté for approximately 2 minutes on medium high heat.
  3. Slide the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour in the eggs into the pan on the open side.
  4. Scramble the eggs.
  5. Then add the chicken back to the pan. Next add in the rice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the pan.
  6. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until rice is heated through and chicken is warmed back through.
  7. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This dish is versatile and you can add more vegetables as desired.
  • Using day-old rice is ideal for frying.
  • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg