Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight, surpassing takeout versions. Made in just 30 minutes, this recipe features tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a rich blend of sesame oil and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s an excellent way to use up leftover rice while delivering bold flavors that will please everyone at the table. Whether served as a main course or alongside your favorite Chinese dishes, this Chicken Fried Rice is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- ½ cup carrots (diced)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add sesame oil, onions, and carrots; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in frozen peas; cook until heated through.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Push vegetables to one side of the pan and scramble eggs on the other side until fully cooked; mix them with the vegetables.
- Add cooked rice and shredded chicken; stir well to combine.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Add butter; stir until melted for added richness.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with yum yum sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg