Description
A delicious blend of savory chicken, tender vegetables, and flavorful fried rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Start by heating a large skillet or flat griddle over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt until it begins to sizzle. Toss in the diced chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through. The smell of garlic and soy sauce hitting the hot pan is the first hint that this meal is going to taste amazing. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add another tablespoon of butter. Toss in the broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. Stir frequently so they cook evenly. Drizzle soy sauce over the vegetables and sauté for about 4–5 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside with the chicken.
- Prepare the fried rice: Add butter to the pan again and allow it to melt. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them gently until just cooked. Add the chilled rice and break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir well so the rice absorbs the butter and egg. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Toss everything together until the rice is hot and evenly coated.
- Combine and serve: Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan with the fried rice. Stir everything together and cook for another minute or two. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top and serve immediately while everything is hot and fragrant.
Notes
- This dish offers a great balance of flavors and textures.
- Serve with a side of soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites or what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg