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πŸšπŸ—πŸ¦ Homemade Chicken & Shrimp Fried Rice πŸ”₯

Better than takeout β€” smoky, savory, and loaded with protein!

🧾 Description

This wok-style dish combines juicy chicken, tender shrimp, and fluffy rice stir-fried in a rich soy-garlic sauce. It’s the perfect balance of savory, smoky, and slightly crispy textures β€” a classic comfort meal you can make in 20 minutes πŸ˜‹

πŸ›’ Ingredients
🍚 Base
3 cups cooked rice (best if cold/refrigerated overnight)
200g chicken breast (cubed) πŸ—
200g shrimp (peeled & deveined) 🦐
πŸ₯¬ Veggies
1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 eggs πŸ₯š
3 green onions (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced) πŸ§„
πŸ₯£ Sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
1 tsp sesame oil
Β½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar (balances flavor)
🧈 Cooking
2–3 tbsp oil or butter
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Step-by-Step Instructions
🍳 1. Cook proteins
Heat pan or wok with oil
Cook chicken until golden, then set aside
Quickly sautΓ© shrimp until pink, then remove
πŸ₯š 2. Scramble eggs
In same pan, add eggs
Scramble lightly and break into pieces
πŸ§„ 3. Build flavor base
Add garlic + veggies
Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft
🍚 4. Add rice
Add cold rice and break it apart
Stir-fry on high heat for slight crispiness πŸ”₯
πŸ₯£ 5. Add sauce
Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar
Pour over rice and stir well
πŸ—πŸ¦ 6. Combine everything
Add chicken + shrimp back in
Toss until fully coated and hot
🌿 7. Finish
Add green onions
Optional: extra sesame oil drizzle
πŸ”₯ Flavor Profile
Savory umami 🍜
Slight smoky wok flavor πŸ”₯
Juicy chicken + shrimp combo πŸ¦πŸ—
Light sweetness balance
πŸ’ͺ Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 500–650 kcal
Protein: 35–45g πŸ’ͺ
Carbs: 55–70g
Fat: 15–25g

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