Ingredients
3 cups cooked Jasmine rice (chilled overnight)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 2: Lower the heat to medium-high. Add a splash of oil if needed and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble quickly until just set, then remove and set aside with the chicken.
Step 3: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Sauté the onions, peas, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Turn the heat back up to high. Add the cold rice to the wok, breaking up any large clumps with a spatula. Fry the rice for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently.
Step 5: Pour the soy sauce and dark soy sauce over the rice. Stir well to ensure every grain is coated. Add the cooked chicken and eggs back into the pan.
Step 6: Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until piping hot. Turn off the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Always use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. If you must use fresh rice, spread it on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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