Description
A comforting and simple Chinese Chicken Fried Rice recipe that’s full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant.
- Push to the side and pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, scrambling until fully cooked.
- Add the diced chicken, peas, and carrots, and stir until heated through.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old rice if possible for better texture. Adjust the amount of soy sauce according to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg