Name: Chicken fried rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup jasmine rice; 1/2 cup water; 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry and diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 3/4 medium carrot, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp canola oil; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min

Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to the lowest heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 13 minutes. Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Note: Day-old cold rice works even better for this dish.
Spread the cooked rice into a thin layer on a small baking sheet or plate. Place in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients; the rice must be cold and dry to the touch to prevent clumping and help it crisp in the pan.
Toss the diced chicken with half the salt and half the pepper. Heat half the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Add the carrot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and starting to brown at the edges. Add the garlic, ginger, and frozen peas, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the egg whites into the cleared space. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring gently, until the whites are set and opaque. Break them into small pieces with your spatula and mix with the vegetables.
Increase heat to high. Add the chilled rice and chicken to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then spread flat and leave undisturbed for 1 minute to crisp. Toss again and cook for 2 minutes more until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with green onions, and plate.

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