Fried Rice
This quick and easy fried rice recipe makes for a quick side dish or main dish meal. Ingredients are flexible and it's great for using up leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice (chilled)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12-16 oz bag frozen peas & carrots (*thawed)
- 1-2 cooked boneless chicken breasts (cut into small bite size pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Add rice, peas and carrots, chicken and garlic to pan, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until throughly combined and warm.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper to rice, stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Depending on the size of your skillet, rice mixture can be pushed to the side of the pan or removed from the pan, then scramble eggs in pan. Once eggs are cooked combine with rice and mix. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
*To quickly thaw peas and carrots, place in a strainer and run under warm water for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5059IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.