Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Fried rice with chicken and veggies is one of my favorite meal prep meals! This is quick and easy dish can be made in under 20 minutes!

This was my go-to lunch meal for the longest time because I always had the ingredients on hand and would just make a small version for myself.

This can be made with cooked chicken if you have it made already too. If I have frozen or leftover chicken, I also use that as an option as well and just add it in with the rice. You can also use a different protein such as shrimp, pork, steak, or tofu.

There are also two options to choose from when it comes to the vegetables. Fresh or Frozen. I have tried them both and I love both versions. Frozen veggies have chopped veggies with multiple options to choose from and fresh veggies can be mixed and matched to what you want.

I love using frozen veggies for the convenience but if I have more time, I love using fresh veggies. For me, I believe any vegetable can be added into fried rice. I actually really like broccoli and carrot in fried rice the most. I love broccoli florets because it gives a great texture with the rice and chicken. So delicious!

I love making fried rice with more vegetables than rice too because it helps the dish become more filling and there’s no guilt for eating mostly all rice.

But my favorite part of it all. The fried egg and green onion. That’s what brings it altogether. I remember as a child I would always scoop the biggest fried egg piece from the serving dish and save it for my last bite. Did anyone else do that?

Sometimes, I would also add on more soy sauce, because let’s face it, there can never be enough soy sauce. I am a big soy sauce lover! I always have a bottle at home and I am not ashamed for having the big bottle. The small bottles are just a tease.

I really hope you enjoy this! So, try this out and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to see your creation!

Chicken Fried Rice

July 30, 2019

by thedishnextdoor

Category Sides

Persons

8

Ingredients

• 2 Tbl. olive oil
• 1 lb. Boneless chicken breasts or cutlets, diced
• 1 Tbl. fresh ginger, chopped finely
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups freshly chopped or frozen mixed vegetables of your choice
• 2 green onions, chopped plus more for garnish
• 1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice
• 1 Tbl. sesame oil
• 2 Tbl. Soy sauce
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt + Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a pan over medium heat, add in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place into the pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Add in the ginger, onion, and veggies. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is transparent. If using fresh veggies, add 1 Tablespoon of water and let cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally.
4. Add in the green onions and cooked rice, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir to combine and cook for a 2 minute.
5. Push the mixture to one side of the pan. On the empty side of the pan, add in the remaining tablespoon of oil.
6. Pour in the beaten eggs. Let it cook for about 10 seconds to get crispy and then slowly stir into the rice mixture until completely coated with the egg.
7. Add the rest of the soy sauce and sprinkle on more chopped green onion.
8. Serve.

Tags

Chicken,

rice,

Veggies

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