Description
Ground Chicken Fried Rice is a nutritious and speedy option for weeknight dinners. This recipe combines lean ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and rice for a flavorful and satisfying meal that families will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice preferably day-old
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables and seasonings before you start cooking to keep the process efficient.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat and brown the ground chicken by breaking it apart with a spoon until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Move the chicken to one side of the pan and add the remaining oil if the pan looks dry, then add diced onions and carrots and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Make space in the skillet by pushing the chicken and vegetables aside, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble them quickly until fully cooked, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, then combine everything together.
- Add the cooked rice and break any lumps as you stir-fry it with the chicken, eggs, and vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes to absorb flavors and get slightly crispy.
- Season the mixture by pouring in soy sauce and sesame oil, then stir in frozen peas and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Finish by sprinkling white pepper over the dish and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 365 kcal