Easy Chicken Fried Rice
Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and satisfying comfort food that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy jasmine rice, all harmonized with savory soy sauce. This quick and versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, making it a go-to recipe you’ll want to make time and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (peas, carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and spread it on a baking sheet to cool.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season and cook diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- Add vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté mixed vegetables until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Scramble eggs: Push the mixture aside and scramble the eggs in the empty space until fully cooked. Mix everything together.
- Combine: Add cooled rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or a platter, garnish with green onions, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety. Customize with seasonal veggies like bell peppers or snow peas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.