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Chicken Fried Rice

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A quick and flavorful meal that brings the essence of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. This one-pan dish features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, all tossed together with a savory soy sauce blend. Whether you’re using leftover ingredients or cooking from scratch, this easy chicken fried rice recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
  • 4 cups day-old cooked rice
  • 1 cup fresh vegetables (carrots, peas, green onions)
  • 2 large eggs (scrambled)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger (minced)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and dicing chicken.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
  3. Add the chopped vegetables and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Push the mixture to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs in the cleared space for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in day-old cooked rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Mix well and heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg