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Savory Breakfast Fried Rice

Breakfast Fried Rice

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Savory Breakfast Fried Rice is the ultimate morning dish that combines convenience with deliciousness, making it perfect for busy days or leisurely brunches. This quick and easy recipe features a harmonious blend of protein-packed chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all tossed with aromatic soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. In under 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that’s not just satisfying but also customizable to suit your flavor preferences. Whether you have leftover rice or want to use up veggies in your fridge, this Breakfast Fried Rice will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices chicken (chopped)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium white onion (diced)
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 4 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Gather and chop all ingredients.
  2. In a cold skillet or wok, add chopped chicken and cook over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl. Drain excess fat from the skillet and scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Set aside.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high; melt butter and sauté diced onion until translucent (5-6 minutes), then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
  5. Add cold rice to the skillet; mix well with aromatics and flatten into an even layer, cooking undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, then add frozen vegetables and sesame oil until heated through.
  7. Fold in cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and sliced green onions before serving immediately.

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