Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked jasmine rice, all brought together with a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The rich flavors of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger create a mouthwatering experience in every bite. Plus, it’s versatile—customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a meal that everyone will love. Dive into the delicious world of homemade Chicken Fried Rice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan and scramble beaten eggs until fully cooked.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add cold jasmine rice; break up clumps while mixing everything together.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture; stir well to combine.
- Finish by folding in chopped green onions; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg