Description
A savory, umami-rich fried rice dish featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and fluffy eggs, all infused with the nutty aroma of sesame oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté mixed vegetables for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Push vegetables to one side and pour in beaten eggs into the clear space, stirring gently until scrambled.
- Add diced chicken and chilled rice, breaking up clumps as you go.
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix in chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot as a main course or side dish.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice and have all your ingredients prepped ahead of time. Feel free to customize with additional proteins or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg