Easy Chicken Fried Rice
This Easy Chicken Fried Rice recipe. Is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution. With savory bites of tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and fluffy rice. It’s a meal that feels indulgent. Yet is ready in just 40 minutes. The sesame oil. Adds a rich depth. While the scrambled eggs. Make it hearty. My family loves how it brings together simple ingredients. We already have at home. In such a flavorful way. Whether you’re trying to use up leftovers. Or meal-prep for the week. This recipe is a must-try!
7 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 diced onion
- 1 1/2 lbs of cooked cubed chicken
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 2 diced large carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 3/4 c fresh halved pea pods
- 1/2 large green bell pepper diced
- 6 c of cooked white rice
- 2 large scrambled eggs
- 1/3 c soy sauce
Instructions
- Warm the sesame oil. In a large skillet. Over medium heat. Toss in the diced onion. And sauté. Until it becomes tender. Add the cooked chicken. And 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stirring frequently as it cooks. For about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Next, mix in the carrots, celery, red bell pepper, pea pods, and green bell pepper. Continue stir-frying. For another 5 minutes. Incorporate the cooked rice. And mix thoroughly. Until everything is well combined.
- Finally, fold in the scrambled eggs. And pour in the remaining 1/3 cup of soy sauce. Cook until everything is evenly heated. Then serve warm.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Swap the soy sauce for a gluten-free version or tamari. Which has a similar flavor. You’ll also want to ensure. That your Panko breadcrumbs (if used). Or any additional sauces are gluten-free. Thankfully, most of the ingredients. Like chicken, veggies, and rice. Are naturally gluten-free. Making this an easy recipe to adjust. Just double-check those condiments. And you’ll have a delicious gluten-free chicken fried rice!