Fried Rice and Chicken
Fried rice and chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in perfectly cooked rice. This recipe not only evokes nostalgic memories of family gatherings but also offers a delicious way to enjoy a quick weeknight dinner. With customizable ingredients and a satisfying taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cups day-old long-grain rice
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- Optional: red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic. Chop the vegetables and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, bell peppers, peas, and carrots; sauté until veggies are tender yet crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Add day-old rice to the skillet, breaking any clumps. Stir until heated through.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice mixture; mix well for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg