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Easy One-Pot Chicken Fried Rice with Sesame Ginger Sauce

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A quick and easy one-pot chicken fried rice recipe featuring a savory sesame ginger sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably cold or day-old
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix, thawed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly (for garnish)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (5-7 minutes): Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions. Thaw the frozen peas and carrots by running under warm water, then drain well.
  2. Mix the sauce (2 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, honey, and rice vinegar until combined. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken (6-8 minutes): Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side depending on size. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté aromatics and veggies (3-4 minutes): In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Toss in chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add peas and carrots, cooking for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  5. Add rice and chicken back (3-4 minutes): Crumble cold rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir constantly to mix with veggies and heat evenly. Return chicken pieces to the pan.
  6. Pour in sauce and combine (2-3 minutes): Drizzle the sesame ginger sauce over the rice mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Cook another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to soak into the rice, and the dish to get a little crispy on the bottom if you like that.
  7. Finish and garnish: Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and give everything one last gentle stir.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture to avoid mushy fried rice. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fresh ginger adds a bright, spicy note. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For vegetarian, swap chicken with firm tofu and double the veggies. Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.

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