Description
Fried Rice with Chicken is a quick and delicious meal that brings together leftover rice, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers a satisfying blend of flavors that appeals to the whole family. You’ll love how easy it is to prepare while utilizing whatever ingredients you have on hand. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a hearty dinner that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced (leftover works best)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Break apart any clumps in the day-old rice.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté mixed vegetables for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side; scramble the beaten eggs on the other side until fully cooked.
- Add the cooked rice and diced chicken to the pan; drizzle with soy sauce and stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg