Description
Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice all tossed in savory soy sauce. This one-pan wonder is not only quick to make but also a fantastic way to utilize leftover ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish guarantees a delightful experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Chop chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from skillet; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add diced carrots and peas.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the rice and drizzle soy sauce over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Finish by drizzling sesame oil over the dish and mixing in chopped green onions just before serving.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg