Description
Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of your favorite restaurant to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe, made in under 30 minutes, features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic seasonings that create a delightful meal for any occasion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this one-pan wonder is not only delicious but also customizable, allowing you to use whatever vegetables or proteins you have on hand. Serve it up in individual bowls or family-style for a fun dining experience!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken and breaking up day-old rice.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Incorporate shredded chicken and rice, tossing until well combined.
- Stir in soy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg