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Easy Ground Chicken Fried Rice (20 Minutes) Recipe

Easy Ground Chicken Fried Rice (20 Minutes) Recipe
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This Easy Ground Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and delicious stir-fry perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Made with lean ground chicken, day-old rice, and fresh vegetables, it comes together in just 20 minutes and is full of savory flavors enhanced by soy sauce and sesame oil.

Ingredients

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Protein and Rice

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice, preferably day-old
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Oils and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion, carrots, green onions, and mince the garlic. Measure out soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings. Having everything ready ensures a smooth cooking process.
  2. Cook the ground chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Continue until chicken is no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Push the cooked chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil if needed to the empty side. Add diced onions and carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Scramble the eggs: Move chicken and vegetables aside making space and pour the lightly beaten eggs into the pan. Scramble by stirring continuously until eggs are fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes. Then mix the scrambled eggs into the chicken and vegetables evenly.
  5. Add the rice: Add the day-old rice to the pan, breaking any clumps with your spoon. Stir-fry the rice with the chicken, vegetables, and eggs for 3-4 minutes to let the rice absorb flavors and develop slight crispiness.
  6. Season and finish: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stir well. Add frozen peas and combine everything thoroughly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through and all ingredients are well blended.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle white pepper over the fried rice and garnish with thinly sliced green onions before serving hot.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture; fresh rice can be mushy.
  • You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your salt preference.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of fish sauce or a pinch of ginger.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Serve immediately for best taste, but leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Keywords: ground chicken fried rice, easy chicken fried rice, quick fried rice recipe, healthy fried rice, weeknight dinner

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