Description
Savor sizzling chicken fried rice, a culinary masterpiece that blends aromatic Asian spices with tender chicken and perfectly seasoned rice. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, this dish promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cooked rice
Seasonings and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn)
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, preparing the cooking surface with a light coating of oil.
- Introduce precooked rice, diced chicken, and colorful vegetable medley into the heated skillet, thoroughly integrating all components while ensuring even distribution.
- Create a distinct space within the skillet, allowing room for egg preparation by sliding existing mixture to one side.
- Crack eggs directly into the cleared skillet section, gently scrambling them until perfectly set and no liquid remains.
- Seamlessly fold scrambled eggs into the rice and chicken mixture, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Enhance the dish with umami-rich soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat, allowing residual warmth to settle the ingredients.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions across the surface, adding a vibrant and zesty finishing touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using day-old rice, which prevents clumping and absorbs seasonings better during cooking.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for versatile dietary preferences.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or edamame for increased texture and vitamins.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling additional salt, making the dish heart-friendly and diet-conscious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg