Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Forget going out for Chinese food! You can make this at home dish and save on time, budget, and have plenty for leftovers!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken, chinese, fried rice
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
- 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (more if desired)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon green onions, chopped (optional)
Preheat a medium skillet or wok to medium heat.
Add the sesame oil, onion, and peas/carrots.
Allow to cook until tender.
Slide the onion, carrots, and peas to one side of skillet and add in the lightly beaten eggs to the other side.
Using a spatula, scramble the eggs.
Once eggs are fully cooked, combine with the onion/peas/carrots.
Add the cooked rice and shredded chicken into the skillet and combine with the egg mixture.
Pour the soy sauce on top and stir to combine evenly.
Add in the green onions, if using. Serve!
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1775IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg