Delicious Fried Rice and Chicken
Indulge in a bowl of comfort with this quick and easy fried rice and chicken recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, each forkful combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, all infused with aromatic soy sauce and garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is customizable to suit your taste, ensuring everyone will leave the table satisfied.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked long-grain jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear; cook according to package instructions.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add diced chicken and garlic until golden brown.
- Add vegetables: Stir-fry chopped veggies until tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes), then remove from the skillet.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the skillet with cooked rice; stir in soy sauce and sesame oil until heated through.
- Scramble eggs: Push mixture to one side of the skillet; scramble beaten eggs on the other side until just set, then mix into fried rice along with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg