Description
Bring the taste of your favorite Asian takeout to your kitchen with this Easy Chicken Fried Rice. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. This recipe utilizes leftover rice and simple ingredients, allowing for endless customization according to your taste. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a side, the savory flavors of sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh vegetables will leave everyone wanting more. Top it off with creamy yum yum sauce for an extra burst of flavor that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until tender.
- Stir in the peas and mix well.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl, push veggies aside, and scramble the eggs on the other side until fully cooked.
- Add cooked rice and chicken to the pan; stir until combined.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir well.
- Add butter, stirring until melted and evenly mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with yum yum sauce on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg