Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Stir fry dinners are some of my absolute favorites when I need dinner on the table STAT: Quick, full of colorful vegetables and my kids love them. This Easy Chicken Fried Rice is one of our favorites! It's ready in just 30 minutes, full of healthy vegetables and kid-friendly, too.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 large chicken breasts (diced into bite-sized pieces; pat dry for best results)
• 2 large onions (peeled and diced)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled, trimmed and diced)
• 1 red pepper (cored and diced)
• 2 cups cooked and chilled rice
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onion (to serve (optional))

Instructions

1. Brown the chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on all sides, until browned.
2. Sauté the vegetables: Add the onions and carrots and cook until the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper and cook until softened.
3. Cook the rice: Stir in the rice and cook until it’s starting to brown. Stir in the soy sauce and maple syrup.
4. Cook the egg: Push the fried rice to the side of the pan to make room in the middle. Add the beaten eggs and cook over medium-low heat until just set. Cut into pieces with a spatula and stir into the rice.
5. Finish the dish: Add the peas, stir everything well and cook until they’re hot.
6. Serve: Serve immediately sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if you like.

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