Wednesday, August 3, 2016

I’m always excited to come across recipes that make quick and easy, all in one meals.  That’s what you’ll get with this Easy Chicken Fried Rice.  (You had me at easy!)  It comes together in no time at all and it’s versatile, too.  Add chicken for an all in one meal or omit the chicken and make it a side dish.  It’s delicious either way, and I know you’re going to love it.  It’s a favorite around my house and, let’s face it, finding a dish everyone loves isn’t always easy – this one’s a keeper.  Give it a try and you’ll see.  Put it in your recipe box with all the other keepers.  You’ll be so glad you did!  I hope your Wednesday is wonderful!

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

3 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
Cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces (optional)

Instructions:

On medium high heat, heat the oil in a large skillet or wok.  Add the peas and carrots, onion and garlic.  Stir fry until tender.

Lower the heat to medium low and push the mixture off to one side, then pour eggs on the other side of skillet.  Stir fry until scrambled.

Now add the rice and soy sauce and stir together well.  Add chicken if you’d like.  Stir fry until thoroughly heated.

(Adapted from Life in the Lofthouse)

Note:  If you choose to use sesame oil, use it very sparingly to start.  The flavor can be very overpowering, so it doesn’t take much.  Add drops at a time and taste.  I use 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and occasionally stir in a few drops of sesame oil if I feel I need to amp up the flavor a bit at the end.  It’s delicious without it.  I use a few dashes of onion powder instead of sliced onion.  Today I added roasted chicken to the mix.  I just use whatever I have and it’s always awesome!  I go pretty heavy on the soy sauce, because we like it, so start with 3-4 tablespoons and add more if you’d like.  Enjoy!

♥Tawnya