Name: Chicken Fried Rice with Veggies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, diced; 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old); 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn); 2 eggs, scrambled; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Green onions for garnish (optional)

This Chicken Fried Rice with Veggies is a quick and delicious dinner option. It combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory rice stir-fried to perfection. A savory soy sauce base ties everything together, creating a flavor-packed dish. Customize it with your favorite veggies like peas, carrots, or bell peppers. It’s a one-pan meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying, ideal for busy evenings.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Use day-old rice for the best texture.
Adjust soy sauce to taste for desired saltiness.
You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
Don’t overcook the veggies; they should remain crisp.

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Fried Rice with Veggies

A quick and flavorful chicken fried rice with veggies, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, diced
4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 eggs, scrambled
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
Green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, then set aside.
In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
Add mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes. Push to the side.
Scramble eggs in the skillet and cook until set.
Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together.
Add soy sauce, pepper, and the cooked chicken. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

For a spicier version, add chili flakes or sriracha sauce.
Can substitute the sesame oil with olive oil for a lighter version.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 442Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 135mgSodium 762mgCarbohydrates 51gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 28g

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