Ingredients
3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice (preferably leftover rice; white rice can be substituted)
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil, divided
1 1/3 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Sriracha for serving (optional, amount as desired)
Instructions
1-Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil in a large non-stick wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2-Add the diced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3-Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil.
4-Add the 1 1/3 cups frozen peas and carrots blend and 3 chopped green onions; sauté for 1 minute.
5-Add the 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for another minute.
6-Push the vegetables to the edges of the pan, add the 2 eggs to the center, and scramble until just set.
7-Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the 3 cups cooked rice.
8-Add the 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9-Toss everything together and serve warm, with Sriracha added if desired.
Last Step:
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🍚 Use day-old rice to achieve the best fried rice texture and avoid sogginess.
🌿 Sesame oil has a strong flavor; use it sparingly combined with vegetable oil to prevent burning.
🥕 Frozen peas and carrots are convenient, but fresh veggies can be used (allow extra cooking time to soften).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 518 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 767 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 181 mg