Description
Skip the takeout and whip up this quick, budget-friendly Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice at home! In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful meal made with simple ingredients that’s perfect for dinner and great for leftovers. This dish is a culinary delight, combining tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and rich flavors from sesame oil and soy sauce. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual gathering, this recipe will impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked and shredded chicken
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet or wok over medium heat and add sesame oil.
- Sauté the diced onion and thawed peas & carrots until tender (3-5 minutes).
- Push veggies to one side; pour in beaten eggs on the other side and scramble until cooked.
- Mix scrambled eggs with vegetables.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked rice; stir to combine.
- Season with soy sauce, adjusting to taste.
- Garnish with green onions if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 135mg