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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by many. Made with fluffy rice, tender chicken, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings, this dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 577 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Rice Basmati
  • 500 g Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless
  • 100 g Peas Frozen
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 Carrots Peeled, diced
  • 2 Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • Coriander Optional, garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice thoroughly in a sieve and add to a saucepan with 600ml cold water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • While the rice is cooking, preheat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let cool for a few minutes before shredding it with a fork.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add the carrots and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften.
  • Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the beaten eggs. Scramble them for about 30 seconds until cooked through, then mix them in with the vegetables.
  • Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas to the pan and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the peas are heated through.
  • Add the cooked rice and soy sauce to the pan and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes or until the rice is fully coated and heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander, if desired.

Notes

If you don't have a wok, you can use a large frying pan instead. Make sure to use a pan with a non-stick surface to prevent the rice from sticking.
Also, you can substitute the chicken with prawns, beef or tofu if desired.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 2352mgPotassium: 810mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5417IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Dinner, Food, Fried Rice, Healthy, Meat, Recipe, Rice
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