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Tuscan chicken recipe

Savory chicken fried rice with fluffy grains, tender chicken, vegetables, and aromatic garlic, tossed in rich, umami-packed sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice
  • ~½ lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil or wok oil, divided
  • 1½ tablespoons butter or vegan butter
  • 3 –4 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Prep the Egg
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken
  4. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Season the chicken with salt and white pepper, then stir-fry until fully cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  5. Cook the Veggies
  6. Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry the vegetables until tender, then add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  7. Scramble the Egg
  8. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour the egg mixture into the center and scramble until fully cooked.
  9. Add Butter and Rice
  10. Add the butter and let it melt. Then add the cooked rice and chicken, tossing everything together until well combined.
  11. Finish with Sauce
  12. Drizzle in the tamari or soy sauce, toss thoroughly to coat, and serve hot.
  13. Course: Main Course
  14. Cuisine: Asian-inspired / Chinese-style