Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice

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This Quick and Easy Chicken Fried Rice is perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying without a lot of prep. It’s a one-pan meal that comes together in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: Servings

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Angela Morris

Ingredients

1 cup rotisserie chicken cubed
1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 green onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups cooked rice day-old for best results
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 eggs beaten

Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat cooking oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
Add the rice, soy sauce, and vegetables to the skillet and stir to combine. Taste and season with more soy sauce, if needed. Add the chicken and saute for about 2 minutes to heat back up the chicken.
Push the rice up the sides of the skillet. Pour the beaten egg in the center. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then incorporate them back into the rice.

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