Chicken Fried Rice {better than take-out!}

Skip the take-out and make this easy chicken fried rice at home. It’s a simple weeknight dinner that’s so budget friendly, and it’s a real crowd-pleaser!

My family is in a season of life where we hardly ever eat a meal in a restaurant. I don’t even know what the cool places are anymore. Is anybody feeling me on this?!

We have two small children, and household expenses are as tight as ever. So we avoid restaurants for practical reasons.

But there is no need for us to be deprived of our favorite restaurant dishes!

Heck, some are even better made at home. I would put this chicken fried rice into that category. When you make it yourself, you can use really great quality ingredients.

I used white jasmine rice here because it is my husband and son’s favorite, but feel free to use brown rice. I have done that many times before, and it is equally delicious.

Chicken Fried Rice
Skip the take-out and make this easy chicken fried rice at home. It's a simple weeknight dinner that's so budget friendly, and it's a real crowd-pleaser!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chicken fried rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably left over rice. Brown rice is fine too
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 3/4-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons butter divided
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1/2 yellow onion diced
2 green onions chopped
2 cloves garlic finely minced
2 eggs
3 1/2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add 1/2 Tablespoon butter to the pan.
Add the chicken, salt and pepper generously, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 6 - 7 minutes.
Read full recipes here >> https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/chicken-fried-rice/

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