Description
Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite Asian cuisine right into your home kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to meal for families and individuals alike. Featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of colorful vegetables, this fried rice is not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish at gatherings, this homemade version surpasses takeout in freshness and flavor. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up leftover ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- ½ lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 3 large eggs
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Garlic
- Shallots
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken until done; remove from the pan.
- Sauté garlic and shallots in the same pan; add peas and carrots.
- Scramble beaten eggs in the pan; then combine with veggies.
- Add cold rice and cooked chicken; stir well.
- Pour sauce around rice; toss until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg