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Easy Savory Chicken Fried Rice Recipe with Mixed Vegetables

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A quick and comforting chicken fried rice with mixed vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers a flavorful, satisfying meal in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into small pieces
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice, preferably day-old
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn) or fresh chopped veggies like bell peppers, carrots, and green beans
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium if preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (can substitute with canola or peanut oil)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions. Chop fresh vegetables into small, uniform pieces if using.
  2. Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth and set aside.
  3. Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Add the diced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and opaque. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add more oil if needed, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble gently until just set but still soft. Remove and set aside with chicken.
  6. Add remaining oil, then toss in garlic and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and garlic is fragrant.
  7. Break up any clumps of rice and add to the pan. Stir to combine with vegetables and heat through for about 3 minutes.
  8. Return cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan and stir to distribute evenly.
  9. Pour in soy sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt if needed. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  10. Toss in sliced green onions and drizzle sesame oil. Stir once more and remove from heat.
  11. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice to prevent mushiness and keep grains separate. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain vegetable crunch. Pull scrambled eggs off heat while slightly runny to keep them tender. Drizzle sesame oil at the end for a nutty aroma. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.

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Keywords: chicken fried rice, quick dinner, easy recipe, mixed vegetables, weeknight meal, savory fried rice, stir-fry

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