Description

This Ground Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining lean ground chicken, day-old rice, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings. It’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for weeknights, delivering a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and comforting rice with a hint of sesame and soy sauce.

Ingredients

Protein and Main Ingredients

1 pound lean ground chicken
3 cups cooked long-grain rice (preferably day-old)
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)

Vegetables

1 medium onion (diced)
2 carrots (peeled and diced)
1 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)

Oils and Seasonings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

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Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Chop all vegetables and measure seasonings to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
Cook the ground chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink and slightly browned.
Sauté the vegetables: Push the chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil if needed. Add diced onions and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
Scramble the eggs: Push chicken and veggies to one side, creating space. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble continuously for 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Mix the eggs with the chicken and vegetables.
Add the rice: Add day-old rice to the pan, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry with chicken, veggies, and eggs for 3-4 minutes to allow the rice to absorb flavors and get slightly crisp.
Season and finish: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add frozen peas. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle white pepper over the fried rice and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Using day-old rice prevents clumping and promotes better texture in fried rice.
Feel free to substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork based on preference.
Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste for saltiness.
For extra crunch, add chopped water chestnuts or bell peppers along with carrots and onions.
Ensure to cook on medium-high heat to achieve proper stir-fry texture and flavors.