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Easy Chicken and Rice Skillet Stir Fry

Easy Chicken and Rice Skillet Stir Fry

The ultimate comfort food, the Easy Chicken and Rice Skillet Stir Fry is a quick and hearty weeknight meal. With tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrition. Make it tonight for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 1/2 cups white cabbage shredded
  • 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 red chili pepper of choice or green stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped or thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Pot
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Note that if you already have 3 cups cooked rice/leftover rice, that can be used instead of cooking the rice.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups rice plus 2 cups water to a pot and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce to lowest setting and cover, allowing to cook until all water is absorbed, for about 25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, add 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the chicken pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides and cooked through, for about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining olive oil, onions, and carrots to the pan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes until onions and carrots have softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in cooked rice, cabbage, soy sauce, chili pepper (if using), and sesame oil and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir constantly.
  5. Add chicken and bean sprouts and cook for additional 2-3 minutes until hot and serve.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

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