Chicken and Walnut Fried Rice

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 4½ teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * ½ cup chopped walnuts
 * ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
 * ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
 * ½ cup thinly sliced carrots
 * ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
 * 1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
 * 3 cups cooked brown rice, chilled
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

 * 1) Heat 1½ teaspoons oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat until hot.
 * 2) Add eggs and cook, without stirring, until set. Invert skillet over baking sheet to remove cooked eggs; cut into strips. Set aside.
 * 3) Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add walnuts; stir-fry until lightly browned.
 * 4) Sprinkle chicken with pepper.
 * 5) Add chicken, mushrooms, carrots, onions and ginger to skillet; stir-fry about 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots are tender.
 * 6) Stir in rice and egg strips; sprinkle with soy sauce.
 * 7) Toss lightly; heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.