Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

Name: Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 3 eggs, beaten; 3 cups cold, cooked white rice; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 0.5 cup sliced celery; 0.5 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 2 green onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce

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This fried rice uses leftover vegetables and meat--a great way to use leftovers for a dish that can be ready in about 30 minutes. It tastes so good that my son and husband fought over the last helping!

Submitted by xvc

Published on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups cold, cooked white rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
½ cup sliced celery
½ cup shredded carrot
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs; cook and stir until scrambled and firm. Remove from wok, and set aside.
Put remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok and turn heat up to high. Stir in rice until each grain is coated with oil. Stir in chicken, celery, carrot, peas and green onions. Reduce heat to medium, cover and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Stir in scrambled eggs and soy sauce, and cook until eggs are heated through.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315	Calories
13g	Fat
28g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 559mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g	40%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 269mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

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