Description
This Best Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious, easy meal packed with flavor and vibrant textures. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or quick lunches, featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a rich soy sauce taste that comforts without complicated prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons neutral oil
- ¾ pound chicken breasts
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil and neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and sear for one minute; stir in soy sauce, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Set cooked chicken aside and sauté onions and mixed vegetables until onions are translucent.
- Scramble eggs in the skillet, then push to the side.
- Add rice and butter; stir until heated and slightly crispy.
- Combine chicken with rice and season to taste; serve warm with sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, use day-old chilled rice to achieve the perfect texture.
Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variations.
Add minced garlic or ginger while cooking the vegetables for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg