Delicious and Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

April's Chicken Fried Rice is a classic Asian dish made with chicken, vegetables, and rice. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice is a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients and a hot skillet, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Directions

1. Cook the white rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until it turns golden brown and is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil and sauté the carrots, peas, corn, and minced garlic until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
6. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked.
7. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and scrambled eggs.
8. Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the skillet.
9. Pour the soy sauce over the rice and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

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