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Take-Out Chicken Fried Rice
This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is even better than takeout! Tender chicken is fried to perfection and mixed with fluffy, crispy rice and a variety of colorful veggies. It's so easy to make, you may never get takeout again!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 374 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola, avocado, or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce regular or low sodium
Instructions
- Cube chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Add cooking oil and sesame oil to a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Once heated, add in chicken and season with salt, pepper, and ginger. Sauté and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, remove chicken, and set aside. Add carrots and peas to the skillet and let sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add in minced garlic and let saute for about 1 minute.
- Slide vegetables to the side. Pour in eggs and cook alongside the sautéed vegetables.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cooked chicken, rice, and green onions. Stir carefully to combine.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and let heat thoroughly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
923mg
(38%)
Potassium
456mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3611IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3611IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.