Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this Easy Chicken Fried Rice, a quick and satisfying meal that brings the taste of your favorite hibachi restaurant right to your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables come together in just 45 minutes, allowing you to customize it with ingredients you have on hand. With its rich blend of soy sauce and sesame oil, this dish is not only delicious but also a family favorite that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts
- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables.
- Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in onions and mixed vegetables; sauté until onions are translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Push chicken mixture to one side; scramble eggs in the empty space until fully cooked.
- Add cooled rice, half the soy sauce, and half the butter; mix thoroughly.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture; add remaining soy sauce and butter. Stir well.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg