Chicken Fried Rice with Leeks and Dried Cranberries

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 cups cooked, chilled long-grain brown rice
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1/4 cup dry white wine

Preparation

1. 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan, swirling to coat. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt over chicken. Add chicken to pan, and sauté for 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove the chicken from pan. Add leek, black pepper, and remaining 5/8 teaspoon salt to pan; sauté for 4 minutes or until leek is tender and golden. Add leek mixture to chicken.
2. 2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add rice, stirring well to coat rice with oil; cook, without stirring, 2 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Stir rice mixture; cook, without stirring, 2 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Stir in chicken mixture, cranberries, and sage. Add wine; cook for 2 minutes or until mixture is dry, stirring constantly.