Festive Chinese New Year Fried Rice
Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Chinese New Year with this vibrant and flavorful Festive Chinese New Year Fried Rice. This dish is a delightful blend of savory chicken, crispy vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, making it perfect for family gatherings or festive celebrations. The combination of ingredients not only brings a burst of color and flavor to your table but also symbolizes good fortune and prosperity for the coming year. Serve it hot, and enjoy a memorable meal with loved ones.
6
Servings
200
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
3 tablespoons (none)
Cooked chicken breast
1 lb (cut into bite-size pieces)
Cooked rice
3 1/2 cups (chilled)
Green onions
3 (sliced)
Celery
1 stalk (diagonally sliced)
Carrot
1 small (shredded)
Soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons (none)
Black pepper
1/8 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
2
2. Add the bite-sized cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and stir-fry until they are lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
3
3. Add the sliced green onions, diagonally sliced celery, and shredded carrot to the skillet, stirring continuously for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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4. Fold in the chilled cooked rice, breaking apart any clumps as you go. Mix well to combine the ingredients evenly.
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5. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of soy sauce over the rice and sprinkle with black pepper. Stir-fry for an additional 5-7 minutes, ensuring that all the rice is heated through and coated with the sauce.
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6. Once everything is heated and well combined, remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
8g
Fat
23g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festive Chinese New Year Fried Rice?
It is a vibrant dish featuring savory chicken, crispy vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, traditionally served to symbolize good fortune during Chinese New Year celebrations.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to serve 6 people.
What are the primary ingredients for this fried rice?
The main ingredients include vegetable oil, cooked chicken breast, chilled cooked rice, green onions, celery, carrot, soy sauce, and black pepper.
Why should I use chilled cooked rice?
Using chilled rice helps prevent the grains from becoming mushy or sticking together, ensuring a better texture for fried rice.
How much chicken is required?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces.
What vegetables are used in this recipe?
It uses green onions, a diagonally sliced celery stalk, and a small shredded carrot.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 8 grams of fat per serving.
How much protein is in this dish?
This dish provides 10 grams of protein per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count?
Each serving contains 23 grams of carbohydrates.
How much soy sauce should I use?
You can use 1 to 2 tablespoons of soy sauce depending on your taste preference.
What type of oil is recommended?
Vegetable oil is recommended for its high smoke point, requiring about 3 tablespoons.
How do I prepare the celery?
The celery should be diagonally sliced to provide a decorative look and crisp texture.
How should the carrot be prepared?
One small carrot should be shredded before adding it to the wok.
How long does it take to stir-fry the chicken?
The chicken should be stir-fried for about 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
When do I add the vegetables?
Vegetables are added after the chicken is browned and stir-fried for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
How long should the rice be fried?
After adding the soy sauce and pepper, stir-fry the rice for an additional 5-7 minutes.
What is the significance of this dish?
In addition to being a delicious meal, its vibrant colors and ingredients symbolize prosperity and good fortune for the new year.
Can I garnish this dish?
Yes, it is common to garnish the finished fried rice with additional sliced green onions.
Is black pepper included?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper is used to season the dish.
What equipment is best for cooking this?
A large skillet or a wok is ideal for stir-frying the ingredients evenly over medium-high heat.
How many total ingredients are in the recipe?
The recipe contains 8 distinct ingredients.
Is there fiber or sugar information available?
The nutritional data for fiber and sugar is not specified for this specific recipe.
What category of rice is this?
This recipe is categorized under Long Grain Rice dishes.
Is this a spicy dish?
No, this is a savory dish; the only spice included is a small amount of black pepper.
Can this be served as a main course?
Yes, with chicken and rice, it is a complete and filling meal suitable for a main course.
How do I break up the rice clumps?
When folding in the chilled rice, use your spatula to break apart any clumps while mixing with the other ingredients.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include chinese new year, fried rice, chicken rice, festive dish, celebration, asian cuisine, and comfort food.
Is cholesterol or sodium data provided?
Cholesterol and sodium values are not listed in the nutritional facts for this recipe.
How do I know when the rice is done?
The rice is done when it is heated through, well combined with the chicken and vegetables, and evenly coated with the soy sauce.