Chicken and Walnut Fried Rice

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 * 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
 * 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
 * 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
 * 3 cups cooked brown rice, chilled
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions
Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat until hot. Add eggs and cook, without stirring, until set. Invert skillet over baking sheet to remove cooked eggs; cut into strips. Set aside.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add walnuts; stir-fry until lightly browned. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Add chicken, mushrooms, carrots, onions and ginger to skillet; stir-fry about 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots are tender. Stir in rice and egg strips; sprinkle with soy sauce. Toss lightly; heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.