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Quick Chicken Fried Rice

Quick Chicken Fried Rice: Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinner in Minutes

Quick Chicken Fried Rice recipe saves the night with easy preparation and flavor in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced for tender bites and quick cooking
  • 3 cups day-old cooked rice dries out slightly to prevent clumping
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil a neutral oil with a high smoke point
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots quick, colorful veggies
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced thinly for fresh flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced to infuse aroma
For the Sauce and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce adds umami depth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for a classic, nutty aroma
  • to taste salt to enhance flavor
  • to taste black pepper to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Dice cooked chicken, thaw peas and carrots, mince garlic, and slice green onions. Have day-old rice at room temp for easy stir-frying.
  2. Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add diced chicken; stir-fry 2–3 minutes until edges turn golden and the meat is heated through.
  4. Toss in garlic, peas, and carrots; cook 1–2 minutes until veggies are bright and tender-crisp.
  5. Push mixture aside in pan; crack eggs into space, scramble into soft ribbons, then fold gently into chicken and veggies.
  6. Add rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir-fry 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and steaming.
  7. Off heat, stir in sliced green onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Add a handful of bean sprouts for extra crunch. Using day-old rice helps achieve perfect texture.

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