Recipe Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until they become fragrant and slightly translucent.
3. Add the diced carrot to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked.
5. Add the cooked chicken and frozen peas to the skillet, stirring everything together.
6. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well with the other ingredients.
7. Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice mixture and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated.
8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
10. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
11. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chicken Fried Rice!