Easy Fried Rice

This is one of my easy go-to recipes when I need something quick. I have it memorized because I'm made it about twice a month since we've gotten married. I just love how easy it is, and I've added things like an egg or one time I added sesame seeds. It's a fun recipe to play around with. I actually found it on the Disney website here.

Fried Rice

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Ready In: 10
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups cold cooked rice (I add lots to make up for less chicken)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced (optional, I always use this)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 cups cooked and cubed chicken (optional, I do this much or less)
2 cups cooked veggies (optional, I always do 3-4 cups)
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola (I haven't used any oil since I first made it because I have a Teflon wok. We think it tastes better without the oil)

Directions

1. Heat a wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat.
2. When oil starts to "shimmer", turn the heat to medium-high.
3. If using garlic and/or green onions add to oil now and stir.
4. Add chicken and vegetables if using and mix well.
5. Quickly add rice and continue to stir until rice is separated and coated with oil or mixed evenly with chicken and veggies.
6. Sprinkle soy sauce over rice and stir until distributed well throughout rice.

*Ingredient Tips
Almost any veggie can be used -- we like frozen green peas or snow peas and julienned carrots. Beef, pork or shrimp are all good protein ideas. Make sure they are bite sized pieces and are cooked well before adding. Garlic is optional because it is not the norm for fried rice. I find it lends a delicious depth to the finished dish. Freshly grated ginger and a bit of sesame oil added with the neutral oil are nice additions.