Best Chicken Fried Rice With Vegetables Recipes

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SUPER QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. - Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
3 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve garden vegetable rice
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare frozen vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, 10-12 minutes., Stir in chicken, salt and pepper. Add eggs and vegetables; heat through, breaking eggs into small pieces and stirring to combine. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

VEGGIE-PACKED CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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This better-than-takeout main dish cuts the grease and loads up on fresh vegetables. Get your kids involved by letting them choose which vegetables they want to include.

Provided by ChefBillT

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
½ medium onion, sliced
1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half, cut into cubes
2 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped sugar snap peas
⅓ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ cup sliced green onions
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large lidded skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add another 2 teaspoons oil to skillet and heat until it shimmers. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with vegetables. (If you are starting with precooked chicken, you can skip this step.)
  • Add another 2 teaspoons oil and heat until it shimmers. Add chopped zucchini, carrots, cabbage, and sugar snap peas; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add broth and cook, covered, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to bowl.
  • Add remaining 3 teaspoons oil to skillet and heat until it shimmers. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, 15 seconds. Add rice (and precooked chicken, if using) and cook, breaking up clumps and stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add bowl contents, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and salt. Cook, stirring and tossing, until well mixed and heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 652.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHICKEN FRIED RICE WITH VEGETABLES



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I got this recipe out of a SHAPE magazine years ago. It's pretty easy to make and tastes good too! Also, very healthy. The carrots sweeten the whole dish. This is the meal that got me turned on to brown rice.

Provided by johnandmolly

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 cup carrot, diced
2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute 2 minutes, until soft.
  • Place chicken in saucepan and saute 5 minutes, until browned on all sides, stirring frequently.
  • Add rice and cook 1 minute, until translucent.
  • Stir in soy sauce to coat rice.
  • Add carrots, chicken broth, salt and pepper and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Stir in peas and green onions and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 597, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 31.9

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