Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces long grain white rice; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed; 1 ½ cups onions, chopped finely; 2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, pared and minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 1 medium zucchini, slice into 1/2 inc pieces; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup snow peas or 1 cup peas; 2 eggs, beaten; 5 tablespoons soy sauce

Servings: persons

12 ounces long grain white rice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 ½ cups onions, chopped finely
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, pared and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 medium zucchini, slice into 1/2 inc pieces
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup snow peas or 1 cup peas
2 eggs, beaten
5 tablespoons soy sauce

1
Advanced prep.
2
Cook chicken night before.
3
Cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
4
Cook the rice night before.
5
Store separate in fridge.
6
Chop onions and red bell pepper.
7
Mince ginger root and garlic.
8
Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch pieces.
9
Remove strings from snow peas and cut into 1 inch pieces.
10
Preparation.
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Cook onions, ginger, pepper flakes and garlic in 1 1/2 tbs sesame oil.
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Cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes.
13
Add zucchini, bell pepper and snow peas.
14
Cook, stirring frequently 3-4 moniutes or until vegetables are just softened.
15
In separate pan, scramble eggs.
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Stir eggs, chicken and veggie mixture into rice.
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Stir in soy sauce.
18
Put into labeled freezer bag/tupperware, seal and freeze.
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To serve.
20
Thaw.
21
Heat in medium hot skillet with 2 tsp of oil.
22
Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until heated through.

872

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces long grain white rice, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed, 1 ½ cups onions, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fried Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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