Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice

Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice
A savory homemade fried rice loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, fluffy eggs, and rich sesame-soy flavor. Quick, satisfying, and better than takeout, this easy skillet meal is perfect for using leftover rice.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups cooked rice cold, day-old preferred

1/2 lb chicken breast cooked and cut into bite-size pieces

1 cup frozen peas and carrots

1 medium white onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 large eggs

3 tbsp sesame oil

1/4 cup soy sauce adjust to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot.
Add sesame oil and cook onion for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add frozen peas and carrots and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Push vegetables to the sides of the skillet and crack eggs into the center. Scramble until mostly set but still slightly glossy.
Add cold rice and stir quickly to coat with the egg mixture …