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Quick & Tasty Chicken Fried Rice
Quick & Tasty Chicken Fried Rice
Quick & Tasty Chicken Fried Rice is a simple and delicious dish made with cooked rice, stir-fried vegetables, scrambled eggs, and seasoned chicken pieces. It's a quick and flavorful meal that combines protein, veggies, and carbs in one satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil divided (if unavailable, substitute another high heat oil)
- 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed and patted dry
- 4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a wok or a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat.
- Add cubed chicken and season to taste with salt. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the same wok and add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until it is very fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and frozen peas. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice and cook until warmed through. Break up any clumps of rice using a spatula.
- Once the rice has heated through, push towards the sides leaving an open area in the center of the wok then add the last teaspoon of coconut oil. Pour the eggs into the indent and scramble. Once scrambled, mix in with the rice and vegetables.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well and remove from heat. Stir in the cooked chicken pieces.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 129mg (43%)Sodium: 492mg (21%)Potassium: 495mg (14%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 2882IU (58%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 127mg (13%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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