Chicken Fried Rice
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Chicken Fried Rice
Description
Chicken Fried Rice starts by lightly scrambling whisked eggs in a hot skillet then setting them aside. Diced chicken breast is cooked until browned and fully cooked, then removed. Vegetables including diced onions, carrots, and garlic are cooked in sesame oil until softened and fragrant, with frozen peas added to warm through. Chilled cooked rice is then added with the cooked chicken and eggs, all stir-fried together and seasoned with soy sauce. The high heat helps create slightly crispy edges on the rice, a textural highlight of the dish. Finally, sliced green onions are stirred in for a fresh bite and bright color.
This fried rice is a hearty, flavorful meal that can be served as a main course or alongside other dishes. It showcases a balance of tender chicken, crisp-tender vegetables, and savory seasoning, all coming together through simple stove-top techniques. The method emphasizes hot pans and layering ingredients to build flavor and texture.
For best results, use chilled rice to prevent clumping and ensure crispiness, and avoid overcooking the eggs initially since they cook further when combined with the rice. Variations can include substituting turkey or ham for chicken or swapping in cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 egg whisked
- 1 lb chicken breast diced
- 2 carrot peeled and diced, medium
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 1/2 cups peas frozen
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 cups rice cooked and chilled
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce plus more to taste
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of butter or oil in a large skillet over high heat then add the whisked eggs, scramble and set aside.
- Warm two more tablespoons of butter or oil in the skillet then add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside then add the sesame oil, onion and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring.
- Once softened add the garlic and cook a minute or until fragrant then add the frozen peas and continue stirring until warmed through.
- Move to the side then add the rice, chicken and egg. drizzle with soy sauce, mix, and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes to fry the rice.
- Season with more soy sauce to taste then add the green onion and serve.
Notes
- Use a deep-sided skillet if you don't have a wok for even cooking and heat retention.
- Cook eggs until just set to prevent dryness, as they will cook more with the rice.
- Opting for free-range, organic chicken and eggs can improve flavor and texture.
- Keep the skillet hot before adding rice to achieve a crispy texture.
- Try turkey or ham as alternatives to chicken, or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2922IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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