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Chicken Fried Rice

Savory Chicken Fried Rice: Quick, Easy, and Family-Approved

This Chicken Fried Rice is a quick, protein-rich meal that your family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Day-old rice is ideal.
  • 3 cups Water
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Diced.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Carrots Grated or diced.
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Chopped.
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Substitute with olive oil if needed.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For cooking chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For sautéing vegetables.
For the Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a casserole dish, combine basmati rice with 3 cups of water and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken breast and cook for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter and sauté grated or diced carrots for 3–4 minutes until tender.
  4. Return the skillet to heat and crack in eggs, gently scramble for 2–3 minutes until just set.
  5. Combine cooked chicken and carrots back in the pan with scrambled eggs. Add minced garlic and stir for a minute.
  6. Gently incorporate the cooled basmati rice into the skillet, stirring for about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil together and pour over the rice, stirring to coat evenly. Toss in chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 23gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Using day-old rice will yield the best results for texture. Adjust soy sauce and sesame oil according to taste.

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