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Chicken Fried Rice

This is a great way to turn a tiny bit of rice into a great big meal! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 74kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups leftover white rice or fresh made - both work
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Season chicken breast with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat one teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to the pan, if needed add more oil. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add frozen peas and carrots and cook until tender. Move to the edge of the pan.
  • In the center of the pan crack 1 egg and quickly scramble. Stir together with the veggies.
  • Add rice, soy sauce, and onion powder. Feel free to add less or more soy sauce depending on how wet you prefer your rice. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 215mg | Vitamin A: 2265IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.8mg