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5) Canned Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 cans 12.5 oz canned chicken, drained and flaked
  • 3 cups cooked and cooled rice day-old works best
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and frozen peas/carrots; cook until vegetables are heated through.
  3. Push veggies to the side, add remaining oil, pour in eggs, scramble until just set, then mix with veggies.
  4. Stir in rice and canned chicken; break up any clumps and cook until heated.
  5. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss well, taste and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Finish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.