Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

This Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice is a flavorful and filling dish, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, it brings a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine to your table.

Ingredients

• Cooked jasmine rice - 2 cups
• Chicken breast, diced - 200 grams
• Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) - 1 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced chicken breast and stir-fry until it's cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
4. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
6. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and crack the egg on the other side. Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then mix it with the vegetables.
7. Add the cooked rice to the pan, followed by the cooked chicken, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken and egg, supporting muscle health.
• Includes vegetables providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

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