Old-School Chicken Fried Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A nostalgic and easy recipe for Chicken Fried Rice that brings comfort and joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- 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 (peas, carrots, corn)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and chicken, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Push the mixture to one side, pour the beaten eggs into the pan, and scramble them.
- Add the rice and soy sauce, mixing everything together until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ginger or additional spices.
- Leftover chicken works great in this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Old-School Chicken Fried Rice, comfort food, easy recipes