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.