EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN EGG FRIED RICE

   July 7, 2024

Description:

A savory and satisfying Chinese-inspired dish, this Chicken Egg Fried Rice is a staple for any meal. Tender chicken, scrambled eggs, and a medley of colorful vegetables are stir-fried with aromatic garlic and onion, then combined with fluffy cooked rice. Seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of oyster sauce (optional), this flavorful rice bowl is a delight for the senses. Quick, easy, and adaptable to your taste, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, lunch, or even a satisfying snack.

* Servings: 4-6 people*

Ingredients:

-2 cups boiled rice

-1 cup boneless, cooked chicken, diced

-2 eggs, beaten

-1 tablespoon vegetable oil

-1 small onion, diced

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, cabbage, capsicum, corn)

-2 teaspoons soy sauce

-1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional)

-Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add eggs and scramble until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add some salt.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and mixed vegetables. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add some salt and pepper.
  4. Add chicken and cook until heated through.
  5. Add boiled rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for another minute.
  7. Return eggs to the pan and stir-fry everything together.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with some vegetables.

Time taken:

-Preparation: 10 minutes

-Cooking: 15-20 minutes

-Total: 25-30 minutes

Note: You can customize the recipe to your taste by adding other ingredients, such as cooked shrimp, bell peppers, or mushrooms. Enjoy!

Approximate nutritional breakdown for the Chicken Egg Fried Rice:

Per serving (assuming 4-6 servings total):

-Calories: 350-450

-Protein: 25-30 g (from chicken, eggs, and rice)

-Fat: 15-20 g (from oil, eggs, and chicken)

-Saturated Fat: 2.5-3.0 g

-Carbohydrates: 40-50 g (from rice, vegetables, and eggs)

-Fiber: 2-3 g

-Sugar: 2-3 g

-Sodium: 400-500 mg (from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken)

-Cholesterol: 100-120 mg (from eggs and chicken)

Vitamins and Minerals:

-Vitamin A: 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)

-Vitamin C: 20-25% of the DV

-Calcium: 10-15% of the DV

-Iron: 15-20% of the DV

– Potassium: 20-25% of the DV

Note:

-The nutritional values will vary based on specific ingredient brands and measurements used.

-This dish is relatively balanced, with a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.

-However, it is higher in calories and sodium due to the use of oil and soy sauce.

-You can modify the recipe to make it healthier, such as using brown rice, reducing oil, and increasing

vegetable content.

 

Please keep in mind that this is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.