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Easy Orange Chicken Fried Rice Recipe


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 strips turkey bacon
  • 23 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • Store-bought orange sauce
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder to taste
  • Oil and butter for cooking
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups uncooked rice according to package directions. Refrigerate until completely cool, preferably overnight for best texture.
  2. Cut chicken breast into small, uniform cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Mix flour, cornstarch, and all dry seasonings in a large container. Toss chicken pieces until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add chopped turkey bacon to the same hot skillet. Cook until crispy and rendered.
  6. Add cold rice and frozen vegetables to skillet with additional oil. Season and add soy sauce to taste.
  7. Create well in rice mixture. Add whisked eggs and scramble, then mix throughout the rice.
  8. Toss cooked chicken with orange sauce. Serve over fried rice and garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice that’s been refrigerated overnight for the best texture and to prevent mushy fried rice
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken – work in batches if necessary for proper browning
  • Keep the heat high when stir-frying rice to achieve that signature “wok hei” smoky flavor
  • Push rice to one side of the pan when adding eggs to ensure they cook properly before mixing
  • Taste and adjust seasonings throughout cooking – soy sauce, salt, and pepper levels vary by preference

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg