Description
A nutritious and delicious homemade high protein chicken fried rice that rivals takeout in flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and chop vegetables, dice chicken, and whisk eggs.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil and cook chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push chicken aside, scramble eggs in the same pan until fully cooked, then mix with chicken.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds, then add veggies and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with more sesame oil, and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos. Serve with Sriracha for an added kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken fried rice, high protein, healthy dinner, homemade fried rice
