Description
Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice is your go-to solution for a delicious meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Perfect for those busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and seasoned rice for a satisfying experience. With a savory flavor profile and versatility to serve as either a main dish or side, this homemade version outshines takeout every time. Plus, it’s family-friendly and allows you to control the ingredients for a healthier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups cooked jasmine rice
- ½ lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 3 large eggs
- 1 small shallot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken thighs in vegetable oil, soy sauce, cooking wine, and cornstarch for 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients: vegetable oil, soy sauces, sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, and white pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until fully cooked; set aside.
- Sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant; add peas and carrots.
- Scramble beaten eggs in the same pan; combine with sautéed vegetables.
- Add cooked rice and chicken; mix well.
- Pour sauce around the rice; toss until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg