Easy Chicken Fried Rice
A simple and nutritious chicken fried rice recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring colorful vegetables and leftover chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the mixed vegetables and sauté until they are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble them until they are fully cooked.
- Add the cooked rice and diced chicken to the pan, mixing thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and stir well, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/crispy-chicken-fried-rice-2/