Description
A quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, Easy Chicken Fried Rice comes together with leftover rice, vegetables, and chicken for a flavorful meal that brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked, diced chicken
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Push the vegetables to the side and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until fully cooked.
- Add the cooked chicken and rice to the skillet and mix well.
- Pour in the soy sauce and mix everything together.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with the chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand. This dish is versatile and perfect for creativity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg