Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice: A Quick, Flavorful Feast
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make chicken fried rice that rivals your favorite takeout dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and eggs, mixing well.
- Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional couple of minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding ginger.
- Use day-old rice for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken fried rice, quick meal, takeout alternative, easy fried rice