Description
Chicken fried rice is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. With tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice infused with garlic and ginger, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, it can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Let’s create this delicious homemade version that tastes even better than takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes) and no longer pink inside.
- Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and frozen peas to the skillet; stir-fry until veggies soften (2-3 minutes).
- Incorporate the cooked rice and soy sauce into the mixture; stir well to coat all grains evenly.
- Just before serving, fold in sliced green onions and drizzle sesame oil over the top. Cook for an additional minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg