Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Description
This chicken fried rice recipe uses shredded cooked chicken, fluffy cooked rice, and vegetables such as onions, peas, and carrots as the main components. Cooking begins by sautéing onions and thawed frozen peas and carrots in sesame oil to soften and develop flavor. Eggs are scrambled directly in the skillet and mixed with the vegetables, offering a tender texture and mild richness.
The chicken and rice are then combined with the egg-vegetable mixture, and soy sauce is stirred in to season the dish evenly. The amount of soy sauce can be adjusted to taste. Optional green onions provide a fresh note and garnish.
This meal is a practical option when you have leftover cooked chicken and rice. It’s suitable for a quick, flavorful lunch or dinner and can be made fully in one pan, reducing cleanup. The dish balances protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates without needing additional sauces or sides.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken cooked and shredded
- 3 cups rice cooked
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup green pea frozen, thawed
- 1 cup carrot frozen, thawed
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce more if desired
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon green onion chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat a medium skillet or wok to medium heat.
- Add the sesame oil, onion, and peas/carrots.
- Allow to cook until tender.
- Slide the onion, carrots, and peas to one side of skillet and add in the lightly beaten eggs to the other side.
- Using a spatula, scramble the eggs.
- Once eggs are fully cooked, combine with the onion/peas/carrots.
- Add the cooked rice and shredded chicken into the skillet and combine with the egg mixture.
- Pour the soy sauce on top and stir to combine evenly.
- Add in the green onions, if using. Serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1775IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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