Description
Create a delightful dining experience at home with our Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With simple, budget-friendly ingredients that you likely already have on hand, this dish delivers delicious flavors and satisfying nutrition. Customize your fried rice by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins. Not only is it a hit with kids and adults alike, but it also makes excellent leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Say goodbye to takeout and enjoy homemade goodness that brings everyone to the table!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet or wok over medium heat and add sesame oil.
- Sauté the diced onion with thawed peas and carrots until tender (3-5 minutes).
- Push veggies to one side of the skillet, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until fully cooked.
- Combine the scrambled eggs with vegetables.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cold rice until evenly mixed.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, stir well, and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg