Ground Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and tasty meal perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe uses lean ground chicken and fresh vegetables for a healthy and flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Author:Eleanor Royal
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 Servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Standard
Ingredients
Scale
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
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and measuring the seasonings to make cooking easier.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook the ground chicken, breaking it apart, until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Move the cooked chicken to one side of the pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the empty space, then add diced onions and carrots; cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they soften.
Clear a spot in the pan, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble them constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked, then mix them with the chicken and vegetables.
Add the day-old rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry everything together for 3 to 4 minutes to allow the rice to soak up the flavors and get lightly crispy.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and frozen peas, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and combined well.
Sprinkle the white pepper on top and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.