Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice in a savory soy sauce glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this recipe allows for endless customization while delivering comforting flavors that everyone will love. Enjoy a delightful meal that turns simple ingredients into a delicious feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas and carrots)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and mixed vegetables; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked rice, breaking up clumps, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or pepper if desired.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzling with extra sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg