Description
Fried rice and chicken is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken, colorful veggies, and perfectly cooked day-old rice in a savory sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion, be it a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With every bite bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cups day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic and vegetables to the skillet; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in day-old rice, breaking up clumps for even texture.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture; stir to combine and heat through (3-5 minutes).
- Finish with sesame oil, stirring well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg