Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of takeout right at home with this 30-min. Restaurant Style Chicken Fried Rice. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice all cooked in one pan, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can create a meal that impresses family and friends alike. Customize it to suit your tastes by adding your favorite proteins or veggies, and savor the comforting taste of homemade fried rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 3 large green onions (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- Seasonings: garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and frozen vegetables; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until heated through. Stir in sliced green onions for an additional minute.
- Push the veggie mix to one side, pour in beaten eggs into the center, and scramble until fully cooked before mixing with vegetables.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until well mixed and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg