Description
Japanese chicken fried rice is a delightful and aromatic dish that brings together fluffy rice, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables in a savory blend. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this quick recipe is both satisfying and customizable to your taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that impresses family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, day-old rice
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for an efficient cooking process.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and tender.
- Push ingredients to one side of the skillet, crack in the eggs into the empty side, and scramble until fully cooked (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice along with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper; mix well for about 3 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg