Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Skip the takeout and indulge in a homemade Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice that’s quick, delicious, and budget-friendly! Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for family dinners or a late-night snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 diced onion
- 1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add sesame oil and sauté the diced onion with peas and carrots until tender (about 3-5 minutes).
- Push vegetables to one side, pour in beaten eggs on the other side, and scramble until fully cooked.
- Mix scrambled eggs with vegetables.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cooked rice; mix thoroughly.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, stir well, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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