Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Better Than Takeout Fried Rice, a quick and easy dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. Packed with colorful veggies, tender chicken, and aromatic garlic, this recipe offers all the excitement of your favorite takeout without any guilt. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a satisfying meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken and dicing the vegetables.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat and add the chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and mixed vegetables; cook until tender yet vibrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula and mixing well.
- Gradually pour in soy sauce while tasting for balance; toss until heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg