Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights. This chicken fried rice combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and sticky jasmine rice for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb uncooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed thoroughly
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3–4 tablespoons soy sauce or wheat-free tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sliced green onion (optional)
- Hot sauce or sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté function of your Instant Pot. Warm 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, then pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off Sauté and add a splash of chicken broth to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Pour in the rest of the broth, add the diced chicken and carrots, then gently press jasmine rice down into the broth so it is slightly submerged.
- Close and seal the lid, set to Manual high pressure for 3 minutes, ensuring the keep warm setting is off.
- After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release for remaining pressure.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine. Fold in peas and scrambled egg until mixed. Let sit with lid slightly ajar for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately or divide into meal prep containers for later.
Notes
Rinse your rice well before cooking for fluffier results. Feel free to swap in different proteins or veggies based on what you have at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken fried rice, instant pot, quick dinner