Description
Fried Rice with Chicken is a delightful and quick dish that transforms leftover ingredients into a delicious meal in just 25 minutes. This family-friendly recipe combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and day-old rice, all stir-fried to perfection with savory soy sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder is not only customizable to suit your family’s tastes but also ensures minimal cleanup. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, Fried Rice with Chicken is sure to become a favorite at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients; dice chicken and chop vegetables.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Stir-fry mixed vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add diced chicken and soy sauce; stir well to combine.
- Push mixture aside and scramble the beaten eggs on the other side of the skillet.
- Once cooked, mix everything together thoroughly with the rice.
- Season with salt and pepper; 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 (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg