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Chicken Fried Rice (Quick Flavorful Recipe) Cooking Classy
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Description

This healthy fried rice with chicken recipe is perfect for those who love Chinese food but want to make a healthier version at home. The dish is packed with protein and vegetables, making it a nutritious meal that is also delicious.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 20 minutes. You will need to chop the vegetables and cook the chicken before making the fried rice.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 15 minutes. The fried rice comes together quickly once you have all of the ingredients prepped.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Bowl for beaten egg
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from wok and set aside.
  3. Add beaten egg to the wok and scramble until cooked. Remove from wok and set aside with chicken.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the wok and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  5. Add frozen peas and carrots and frozen corn to the wok and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked brown rice to the wok and stir to combine with vegetables.
  7. Add cooked chicken and egg to the wok and stir to combine.
  8. Add low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to the wok and stir to combine.
  9. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
  10. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

  • This recipe can easily be customized to your liking. Feel free to add additional vegetables or swap out the chicken for a different protein.
  • If you don't have cooked brown rice on hand, you can use white rice or cook the brown rice according to package instructions before starting the recipe.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1 cup

  • Calories: 280
  • Total fat: 8g
  • Saturated fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 30g
  • Dietary fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 23g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to dice the vegetables and chicken into small, bite-sized pieces so that everything cooks evenly.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the amount of sodium in the dish.
  • If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, you can swap out the chicken for tofu or additional vegetables.
  • Add some spice to the dish by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.

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