Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
A quick and easy one-pan meal that combines savory chicken, vegetables, and rice, all flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Diced into ¾-inch pieces for even cooking.
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1 small White or Yellow Onion Diced
- 1.5 cups Frozen Peas and Carrots
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cups Long Grain White Rice Cooked, forms the base of the fried rice.
- ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and sauté for about 6 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Add the diced onion, peas, and carrots, sautéing for 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble until just set.
Combine Everything
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked rice.
- Pour in the soy sauce, add the butter, and drizzle in the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil.
- Toss everything to combine and cook for 2 more minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
- Keep ingredients prepped and don’t overcrowd the pan for optimal sautéing.
- Optionally add chili sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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