Enhanced Chicken Fried Rice with Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Chicken breast (1 pound, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Carrots (2 medium, diced)
• Frozen peas (1 cup)
• Eggs (2, beaten)
• Basmati rice (3 cups, cooked and cooled)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Green onions (3, chopped for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute, until they become fragrant, being careful not to let them burn.
4. Add the diced carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
5. Push the carrots to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Stir gently to scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the frozen peas. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
7. Add the cooked and cooled basmati rice to the skillet. Use a spatula to break apart any clumps and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
8. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and enhance the flavors.
10. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chicken Fried Rice!