Chicken Curry Fried Rice
A fusion of comfort and spice, this Chicken Curry Fried Rice is packed with bold flavors, vibrant colors, and just the right amount of heat!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into small pieces, boneless, skinless
- 2 carrot diced, medium
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3/4 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 3 cups rice preferably day-old, cooked
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onion for garnish (optional, sliced
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots and bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the thawed peas and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan. Stir-fry, breaking up any clumps, until the rice is heated through. Sprinkle the curry powder over the rice mixture and stir well to coat evenly.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice. Stir-fry everything together for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 834mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6887IU | 138% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.