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4) Weeknight Minced Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g minced chicken
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice day-old or cooled
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown the minced chicken until no pink remains. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Push chicken to the side, add remaining oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Stir in frozen veggies and cook 2–3 minutes.
  3. Move mixture to the side, pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Combine everything.
  4. Add rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil; toss and fry until heated through and slightly crispy in spots. Stir in green onions and adjust seasoning.