Description
Enjoy our Best Chicken Fried Rice, a delightful blend of tender chicken, colorful veggies, and delicious flavors, perfect for a quick and easy homemade meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, then transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté diced onion and frozen mixed vegetables until onions are translucent.
- Scramble eggs in the skillet until cooked and fluffy, then mix with veggies.
- Add cooked rice, butter, and stir for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken and remaining soy sauce, adjust seasoning, and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
Using day-old rice improves texture and keeps it from becoming mushy.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and skip the eggs.
Stirring occasionally while cooking helps achieve an even heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg