Description
Learn how to make delicious and authentic restaurant-style chicken fried rice right at home with this easy recipe. Packed with flavor and a perfect balance of ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon neutral oil, divided
- 3/4 pound chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups cooked rice, cooled
- Sesame seeds, optional for garnish
Instructions
- For the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. Add chicken, cook for 1 minute without stirring. Add soy sauce, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl.
- For the Fried Rice: Heat neutral oil in the skillet. Sauté onion and vegetables. Cook eggs, add rice and butter. Stir in soy sauce, chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until warmed through. Serve garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can double the chicken for extra protein.
- Use leftover or microwaveable rice for best results.
- Season with salt and pepper in addition to soy sauce for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
