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Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice
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Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice to create a flavorful alternative to takeout. It’s customizable with your choice of veggies or proteins, ensuring that every plate is tailored to your taste. Serve it as a main course or as an elegant side dish during gatherings; either way, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ½ cups cold cooked jasmine rice
  • ½ lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • â…› teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the sliced chicken thighs in the marinade ingredients for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked; remove from the pan.
  4. Sauté garlic and shallots in the same pan until fragrant; add peas and carrots, frying briefly before pushing to one side.
  5. Scramble eggs in the empty space of the pan until cooked; mix with vegetables.
  6. Add cooked rice and chicken back to the pan; toss everything together well.
  7. Pour sauce around the rice, letting it toast before mixing thoroughly.

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