PF Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice {Healthy Copycat Recipe}
Description
Make PF Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice at home with this healthy copycat recipe. Quick, flavorful, loaded with chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 1/ cup chicken broth
- 1/2 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup frozen vegetables, mixed
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and add 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add minced 3 teaspoons garlic and 1 small onion, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add diced 1/2 pound chicken breast to the pot. Stir and sauté until lightly browned but not fully cooked.
- Pour in the 1 cup Basmati rice, 1 1/ cup chicken broth, and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Stir everything together, making sure the rice is evenly coated and not sticking to the bottom.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid, set to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 6 minutes on high.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully quick release the pressure. Stir in the 1 cup frozen vegetables. The residual heat will warm them through without overcooking.
- Push the rice to one side of the pot and crack the 1 large egg into the empty side. Stir gently until the egg is cooked, then mix it evenly into the rice.
Equipment
- Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1134mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2397IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg