Description
This Best Chicken Fried Rice is a true crowd-pleaser with its irresistible flavor and simple prep. Tender chicken blends perfectly with fluffy rice and colorful veggies, making it an ideal dish for a quick dinner or a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Sesame Oil (1 ½ teaspoons)
- Neutral Oil (4 teaspoons)
- Chicken Breasts (¾ pound, cut into small pieces)
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (5 tablespoons)
- Butter (4 tablespoons, divided)
- Fresh Lemon Juice (2 teaspoons)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Diced White Onion (½ cup)
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables (1 cup)
- Large Eggs (2)
- Cooked Rice (4 cups, cooled)
- Sesame Seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oils in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown, then season and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and frozen vegetables until translucent.
- Scramble eggs in the skillet until cooked, then push aside.
- Add cooked rice and butter, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle in soy sauce and mix well, heating for another minute.
- Combine cooked chicken with rice and season to taste before serving.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice that’s been cooled to prevent mushiness.
Substitute tofu for chicken for a vegetarian option.
Freeze any leftovers for easy meals later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 136mg