Tip #1: To make this dish more flavorful, marinate your chicken pieces in soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Then continue as directed.
Tip #2: If you cook for less than 4 people, cut the ingredient amount in half.
What do I need to make this recipe?
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 small onion
- 2 cups rice, uncooked
- 4 cups of water
- 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric spice (optional), I use it mostly for color.
Directions for stir fry with chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add finely chopped onion and continue frying until onion is soft and chicken is no longer pink.
- Add in 2 cups of rice and stir well, then add 4 cups of cold water. Season with salt, pepper, and turmeric spice, if desired. Bring water to a boil then reduce the heat and continue cooking over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the frozen vegetables, close the lid, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and rice is fully cooked.
- Hope you enjoy this Chicken with Rice and Vegetables Stir Fry.
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Equipment I Used

Stir Fry with Chicken
Make a quick dinner with this amazing stir fry dinner!
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Skillet
- tongs
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cups rice uncooked
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric spice optional, I use it mostly for color
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add finely chopped onion and continue frying until onion is soft and chicken is no longer pink.
- Add in 2 cups of rice and stir well, then add 4 cups of cold water. Season with salt, pepper, and turmeric spice, if desired.
- Bring water to a boil then reduce the heat and continue cooking over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the frozen vegetables, close the lid, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and rice is fully cooked.
Notes
Tip #1: To make this dish more flavorful, marinade your chicken pieces in a soy sauce 15 minutes before cooking. Then continue as directed.
Tip #2: If you cook for less than 4 people, cut the ingredient amount in half.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Stir Fry with Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 192mg8%
Potassium 757mg22%
Carbohydrates 88g29%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 4655IU93%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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