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Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

20-Minute Chinese Chicken Fried Rice – A quick and easy one-pan dinner packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory teriyaki flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 478 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast, boneless skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked rice, basmati or jasmine
  • 2 ½ cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen Asian stir-fry vegetable mix
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce, I like low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup scallions, just the white part
  • green onions, sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • fried egg, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Toss in the chicken and scallions, cooking until the chicken is lightly browned. Don’t worry—it will finish cooking with the rice.
    1 chicken breast, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, ¼ cup scallions, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Toast the rice: Stir in the uncooked rice and let it toast for about a minute. Pour in the water or broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the rice is nearly cooked.
    1 ½ cups uncooked rice, 2 ½ cups water or chicken broth
  • Prepare the sauce: While the rice is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set it aside for later.
    ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Add the vegetables: Stir in the frozen stir-fry vegetable mix. Cover and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
    2 cups frozen Asian stir-fry vegetable mix
  • Finish and serve: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the rice mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot.
    green onions, sesame seeds, fried egg

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 2278mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4703IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg
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