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Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Forget going out for Chinese food! You can make this at home dish and save on time, budget, and have plenty for leftovers!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (more if desired)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoon green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a medium skillet or wok to medium heat.
  2. Add the sesame oil, onion, and peas/carrots.
  3. Allow to cook until tender.
  4. Slide the onion, carrots, and peas to one side of skillet and add in the lightly beaten eggs to the other side.
  5. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs.
  6. Once eggs are fully cooked, combine with the onion/peas/carrots.
  7. Add the cooked rice and shredded chicken into the skillet and combine with the egg mixture.
  8. Pour the soy sauce on top and stir to combine evenly.
  9. Add in the green onions, if using. Serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Potassium 153mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1775IU (36%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% 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.