Description
Chicken fried rice is a quick and delicious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asia to your kitchen. With tender chicken, colorful veggies, and flavorful soy sauce, this meal transforms leftover ingredients into a comforting feast. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s an easy recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups day-old rice
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep chicken, vegetables, and garlic.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with oil and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add mixed vegetables and garlic; sauté until tender (3-4 minutes).
- In a separate pan, scramble the eggs; mix them into the chicken mixture.
- Stir in cold rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil; cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg