Description
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, all tossed together in a savory soy sauce mixture. With minimal prep time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 15 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this versatile fried rice allows for ingredient customization based on your preferences. Whether you add extra veggies or spices, the result is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the aromatic blend of garlic and sesame oil as you savor each bite of this homemade classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and sauté chicken until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Add garlic to the same skillet; cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in vegetables and stir-fry until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Add day-old rice to the skillet; mix well to break clumps.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture; stir until evenly coated (1 minute).
- Return chicken and green onions to skillet; heat through (1 minute) before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg