Description
A flavor-packed, high protein fried rice dish that combines jasmine rice, chicken, eggs, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, divided
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice and spread it on a tray to cool.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and scramble the eggs, then set aside.
- Add the other tablespoon of oil and cook the diced chicken until brown and cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Add the mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Add the cooled rice and stir to combine with the chicken and veg.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce and mix well.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and fold into the rice.
- Stir in green onions and sesame oil, then cook 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old or well-cooled rice for the best crisp texture. This dish pairs well with lime and steamed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: fried rice, chicken, quick dinner, high protein, weeknight meal