Description
Savor the deliciousness of homemade chicken fried rice, where tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy jasmine rice unite in a savory stir-fry. This quick and easy one-pan dish is infused with rich soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its vibrant colors and incredible flavors, this versatile recipe invites you to customize it with your favorite ingredients for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 4 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Push the chicken to one side, crack in the eggs, and scramble until fully cooked before mixing with the chicken.
- Add the mixed vegetables and day-old rice; stir well to combine.
- Pour in soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry; mix thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg