Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. With tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked jasmine rice, this recipe delivers comfort and taste in under 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s both customizable and delicious—making it a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 green onions (sliced thin)
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and cut chicken into small pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in frozen peas and carrots; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Use day-old rice for optimal texture. - Customize by adding shrimp or tofu as alternative proteins. - Incorporate additional vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.