Description
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, all tossed together in a savory soy sauce glaze. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave a comforting meal. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 4 cups cold cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas and carrots)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the chicken, mincing the garlic, and chopping the green onions.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, stir-fry the diced chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5–7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables to the pan with the chicken. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until heated through.
- Add cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking apart any clumps as you mix thoroughly.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Toss in chopped green onions and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg