Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and colorful vegetables combined in a savory sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. It’s quick, easy to prepare, and a fantastic way to use up leftovers while impressing family and friends with its deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add cooking oil. Cook the diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté carrots for about 3 minutes; then add peas and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cooked jasmine rice, breaking up clumps as needed. Fry for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider mixing in scrambled eggs with the rice. Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to enhance nutritional value.