Description
Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and quick meal that outshines takeout, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish combines leftover rice with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, all brought together by a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. The addition of Yum Yum Sauce adds a creamy kick, elevating this comfort food to new heights. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor this recipe to your tastes, whether you prefer extra veggies or different proteins. Enjoy a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Sauté the onion and carrots until tender.
- Stir in the peas and mix well.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan. Pour the eggs onto the other side and scramble them until fully cooked.
- Add the rice and shredded chicken to the pan, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir until evenly distributed.
- Add butter and stir until melted through the rice.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired, then serve hot with Yum Yum Sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg