Chicken Fried Rice in 30 Minutes – Better Than Takeout
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, cubed
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Salt & pepper to taste
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3 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1½ cups frozen peas & carrots
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3 cups day-old cooked rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
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4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce
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1½ tsp sesame oil
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3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook chicken in 1 tbsp oil until browned. Set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and then add veggies.
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Push veggies aside, scramble eggs in the pan, then mix together.
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Add rice and chicken. Stir-fry with both soy sauces and sesame oil.
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Cook until everything is heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve hot!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 5g per serving
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 60g per serving
- Fiber: 4g per serving
- Protein: 30g per serving