Description
This Best Chicken Fried Rice boasts irresistible flavors, simple preparation, and key ingredients like chicken and vibrant vegetables, making it a perfect choice for a quick dinner or comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon, divided)
- ¾ pound chicken breasts
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (divided)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups cooked rice (cool to touch)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned and add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until cooked through.
- Sauté onion and mixed vegetables until onions are translucent.
- Scramble eggs in the same pan with the vegetables.
- Add cooked rice and remaining butter, stir for 5 minutes while cooking.
- Stir in soy sauce and reserved chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until heated through and combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture in fried rice.
Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Adjust soy sauce levels to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 135mg