Chicken Fried Rice

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This chicken fried rice recipe is very easy and tasty! It's basically cooked chicken, rice, soy sauce, and shredded egg stir-fried together. For best results, use leftover cooked rice.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cups cooked white rice, cold

  • 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Beat egg and water together in small bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat; add egg and cook without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove egg from skillet and cut into shreds; set aside.

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  3. Heat oil in the same skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in rice, chicken, soy sauce, and pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes; stir in shredded egg. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
10g Fat
26g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 172mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.