Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

This fried rice uses leftover vegetables and meat–a great way to use leftovers for a dish that can be ready in about 30 minutes. It tastes so good that my son and husband fought over the last helping!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups cold, cooked white rice
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs; cook and stir until scrambled and firm. Remove from wok, and set aside.

Step 2
Put remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok and turn heat up to high. Stir in rice until each grain is coated with oil. Stir in chicken, celery, carrot, peas and green onions. Reduce heat to medium, cover and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Stir in scrambled eggs and soy sauce, and cook until eggs are heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315
Calories
13g
Fat
28g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol128mg 43%
Sodium559mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate28g 10%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein20g
Vitamin C6mg 32%
Calcium45mg 3%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium269mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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