Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and glistening grains of fried rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Tbsp. Neutral oil, divided
- 3 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. freshly minced ginger
- 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably leftover)
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, ensuring the rack is in the middle position.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons of neutral oil. Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before laying them in the skillet. Cook until golden and enticing on both sides, around 8 minutes each.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is fully cooked, around 6 to 8 minutes more. Remove it from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Using that same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Toss in the chopped onion and carrots; let them cook until they soften and their sweetness releases, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce the fragrant garlic and ginger to the mix. Cook just until those beautiful aromas rise, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked rice and frosty peas, allowing everything to warm through, about 2 minutes.
- Move the rice mixture over to one side of the skillet. On the other, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Pour your beaten eggs onto this side, swirling to scramble until nearly fully cooked. Fold the fluffy eggs into the rice gently.
- Finally, reintroduce the chicken into the skillet along with soy sauce and those sweet, freshly sliced green onions. Stir until every morsel melds together in savory harmony.
Notes
Consider using cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or adding a variety of colorful veggies to elevate the nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg