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Ground Chicken Fried Rice: A Quick and Healthy Weeknight Meal

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This Ground Chicken Fried Rice is a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal. Packed with lean protein from ground chicken, vegetables, and rice, it’s a budget-friendly alternative to takeout. Ready in just 20 minutes, this savory dish is perfect for busy nights when you need something satisfying and nutritious.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground chicken

3 cups cooked long-grain rice (preferably day-old rice)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)

1 medium onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

1 cup frozen peas

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

¼ teaspoon white pepper

2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep Your Ingredients: Chop your vegetables and measure out your seasonings. Having everything ready ensures a smooth cooking process.

Cook the Ground Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).

Sauté the Vegetables: Push the cooked chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil (if needed) to the empty side. Toss in the diced onions and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

Scramble the Eggs: Push the chicken and veggies to one side of the pan, creating space. Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the empty side, scrambling them for about 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Once done, mix the scrambled eggs into the chicken and vegetables.

Add the Rice: Add the day-old rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb all the flavors and develop a slight crisp.

Season and Finish: Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then add the frozen peas. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the white pepper over the fried rice and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, use day-old rice, as it’s drier and less sticky, making it perfect for stir-frying.

You can add other vegetables such as bell peppers or corn to customize the dish.

Adjust the soy sauce to taste if you prefer a saltier dish.

You can use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Method: Stir-Frying