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Chicken Fried Rice 1771045978945 Om6e

A classic, savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, day-old jasmine rice, and a perfect balance of soy and sesame flavors.

Chicken Fried Rice 1771045978945 Om6e

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice (chilled)
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Green Onions, sliced
  • 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat and cook the diced chicken until golden and cooked through.

  2. 2

    Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside; add another tablespoon of oil and scramble the eggs until just set.

  3. 3

    Remove the eggs and add the final tablespoon of oil to the pan, then sauté the garlic and frozen peas and carrots for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the cold rice to the pan, breaking up any large clumps with a spatula, and fry for 3-5 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.

  5. 5

    Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan, stirring to distribute evenly.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, adding white pepper if desired, and toss everything together for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced green onions immediately before serving.

  8. 8

    Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if preferred.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

485

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate54 g
Fat14 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium890 mg

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