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Joe Rooney

Ground Chicken Fried Rice Recipe Easy Quick and Delicious

This Ground Chicken Fried Rice is a speedy and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with lean ground chicken and fresh vegetables, it offers a nutritious and affordable alternative to takeout that's sure to satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • ΒΌ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Get all your ingredients prepped by chopping the vegetables and measuring the sauces and seasonings to make cooking easier.
  2. Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the ground chicken, breaking it apart while cooking until it turns no longer pink and gains some color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Slide the cooked chicken to one side of the pan and add the remaining oil if necessary; add the diced onions and carrots next, cooking them until they soften slightly, around 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Create a space in the pan and pour in the beaten eggs, stirring constantly to scramble, cooking fully within 1 to 2 minutes before mixing the eggs with the meat and veggies.
  5. Add the day-old rice, breaking up any chunks, then stir-fry everything together for 3 to 4 minutes so the rice absorbs flavors and gets a bit crispy.
  6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stir in the frozen peas, and cook all together for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
  7. Finish by sprinkling white pepper over the fried rice and garnish with thinly sliced green onions before transferring to plates and serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use rice that has been cooked and chilled overnight to prevent clumping. Feel free to swap in other vegetables you have on hand. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat thoroughly before serving.