Description
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is a colorful and satisfying dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. This quick and flavorful recipe features tender marinated chicken, crunchy vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this dish promises to be a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in soy sauce and sesame oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables; stir-fry until tender yet crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate day-old rice, breaking up clumps, and fry for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle with more soy sauce to taste while stirring continuously.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg