Chicken Fried Rice
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Chicken Fried Rice

#one-pan#quick#high-protein#savory

This easy chicken fried rice is a satisfying one-pan meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Day-old rice, tender chicken, scrambled eggs, and crisp veggies are tossed in a savory soy-sesame sauce for a classic takeout favorite at home.

15
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
30
Total (min)
4
servings
$6.65
Total Cost
$1.66
Per serving
  • 480 g (4 cups) Cooked Long-Grain White Rice, preferably day-old
  • 454 g (3¼ Chicken Breasts) Chicken Breasts
  • 100 g (2 Eggs) Eggs
  • 27 g (2 tbsp) Vegetable Oil
  • 5 g (1 tsp) Sesame Oil
  • 160 g (1 cup) Onion, small
  • 6 g (2) Minced Garlic Cloves, cloves, minced
  • 61 g (1 carrot) Carrot, medium
  • 120 g (1 cup) Peas
  • 23 g (3 tbsp) Soy Sauce, low-sodium if preferred
  • 300 g (2 counts) Green Onion, stalks, green parts only
  • 5 g (1 tsp) Sea Salt (fine)
  • 2 g (¾ tsp) Ground Black Pepper (Ground), freshly ground
  1. 1
    Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  2. 2
    Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until almost set, . Transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
  3. 3
    Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, . Transfer chicken to the plate with eggs.
  4. 4
    Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and frozen peas to the wok. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender, .
  5. 5
    Increase heat to high and add cooked rice. Break up any clumps with your spatula and stir-fry for until rice is hot.
  6. 6
    Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
  7. 7
    Return scrambled eggs and cooked chicken to the pan. Toss everything together and cook for another until heated through.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
$6.65
Total Cost
$1.66
Per serving

Prices listed are approximate. Actual costs may vary based on store, location, and availability.

Ingredient Costs

  • Chicken Breasts(Meijer)
    $2.99
  • Eggs(Meijer)
    $0.32
  • Vegetable Oil(Crisco)
    $0.10
  • Sesame Oil(Meijer)
    $0.09
  • Onion(Fresh)
    $1.07
  • Green Onion(meijer)
    $1.90
  • Sea Salt (fine)(Maldon)
    $0.18
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