5 from 22 votes
Easy Chicken Fried Rice
Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a savory stir-fry combining browned bite-sized chicken pieces with cooked rice, scrambled eggs, softened onions, carrots, and peas. Flavored with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, this dish offers a balanced texture with tender chicken and vegetables alongside fluffy rice. It is a practical meal that uses simple ingredients and straightforward cooking steps.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
360 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice cooked
- 3/4 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1 egg scrambled
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot chopped
- 1/2 cup peas frozen
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onion optional, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until browned and cooked through about 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Heat the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the rice to the pan, along with the reserved chicken, egg, and frozen peas. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with sliced green onions if desired. Serve.
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Notes
- Brown rice or white rice can be used; cauliflower rice is an option for a lower-carb version.
- Chicken thighs or shrimp can replace chicken breasts based on preference.
- Adding 1-2 tablespoons of butter during cooking enhances flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
592mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2897IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2897IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.