Chicken "unfried" Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken "unfried" Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cooking oil, divided; ¼ cup green onion, diagonally sliced; ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper; ¼ cup finely chopped carrot; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; ½ cup uncooked rice; 1 cup water; ½ cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; ½ teaspoon dark sesame oil; salt; pepper; 1 egg, beaten (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cooking oil, divided
¼ cup green onion, diagonally sliced
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped carrot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
½ cup uncooked rice
1 cup water
½ cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon dark sesame oil
salt
pepper
1 egg, beaten (optional)

1
Heat large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2
Add 1 t oil.
3
Add onions, peppers, carrots, and garlic.
4
Cook, stirring several minutes until veggies begin to soften.
5
Add chicken and cook til done.
6
Push mixture to sides of skillet; add rice and cook appx 2 minutes, stirring often.
7
Add water, peas, soy sauce sesame oil, salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a boil, cover, and cook 25 minutes or until rice is done.
9
Push rice mixture to the side of the skillet; add 1 t oil and scramble egg in the oil.
10
Mix egg into the rice mixture.

268

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Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cooking oil, divided, ¼ cup green onion, diagonally sliced, ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper, ¼ cup finely chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Chicken "unfried" 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 "unfried" Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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