Gingered Chicken and Fried Rice

Chicken drumsticks are served with a simple vegetable and rice mixture in this quick-fix dinner.


Gingered Chicken and Fried Rice

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Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 29 mins
Related Categories: Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice

 
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Ingredients
  • chicken drumsticks
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  • 1 1-inch piece
    fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    soy sauce
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  • 2 large
    carrots, chopped or sliced
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  • 1 14.8-oz. pkg.
    cooked long grain rice
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  • 8 oz.
    sugar snap peas
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped red sweet pepper (optional)
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  • eggs, beaten
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    Sliced Green Onion (optional)
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    Soy sauce and/or toasted sesame oil (optional)
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Directions
1.
In large nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil over medium-high. Add chicken, half the ginger, and soy sauce. Brown chicken on all sides. Add 1/2 cup water. Cook, covered, 15 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken.
2.
In covered microwave-safe dish place carrots, remaining ginger, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook on HIGH 4 minutes. Add rice, peas, pepper. Cook, covered, 5 minutes; stir twice.
3.
Remove chicken and juices. Wipe skillet with paper towels; return to heat. add eggs, cook and stir 30 seconds to scramble. Stir in rice mixture; heat through. Serve chicken and juices with fried rice, onions, and soy sauce.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 421, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 271 mg, Sodium 667 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 64%, Calcium 7%, Iron 19%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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