CHICKEN FRIED RICE

By

Sherry Riggs Bower

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/3 cup salad oil
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 2 slightly beaten eggs
  • 1 cup finely shredded lettuce or Chinese cabbage

Preparation

Step 1

Combine chicken, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Cook rice in hot oil in skillet over medium heat till golden brown; stir frequently. Reduce heat; add chicken with soy sauce and broth. Simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes, or till rice is tender. Remove cover last few minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and celery. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat till liquid is absorbed. Push rice mixture to sides of skillet. Add eggs; cook till almost set; blend into rice. Stir in lettuce; serve at once with soy sauce. Serves 6.