Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice
Transport your taste buds to the Caribbean with this vibrant and savory Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice, a dish that effortlessly blends bold island flavors with an Asian-inspired twist. This one-pan meal is a delightful combination of tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and fluffy white rice infused with traditional Puerto Rican sofrito, sazón seasoning, and a touch of soy sauce for an umami-packed finish. Sautéed garlic, onions, and bell peppers add aromatic depth, while scrambled eggs and sweet peas round out the dish with texture and color. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a comforting meal with a tropical flair. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings irresistible flavor to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 pound chicken breast (diced)
- 0.5 pound small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 0.25 cup sofrito
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 packet sazón packet
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and sprinkle with the adobo seasoning. Cook until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté the sofrito, minced garlic, diced onion, and diced bell pepper until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the cooked white rice and mix well to combine with the sofrito mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the rice slightly toast for added flavor.
Sprinkle the sazón packet over the rice and stir until evenly distributed, giving it a vibrant golden color.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice and mix to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if desired.
Push the rice to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then mix them into the rice.
Add the cooked chicken, shrimp, frozen peas, and stir to evenly combine all the ingredients. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to ensure everything is heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the fried rice with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
