Description

This healthy chicken fried rice recipe is a quick, budget-friendly stir-fry loaded with lean protein, colorful vegetables, and savory seasonings. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep with minimal oil and pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked rice (day-old)

1 cup diced chicken breast

1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

2 eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Instructions

1. Chop vegetables and dice the chicken breast

2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat

3. Add diced chicken and cook until golden and cooked through

4. Push chicken to the side and pour in beaten eggs, scramble until set

5. Add garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant

6. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender

7. Add day-old rice and break up any clumps with a spatula

8. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and mix thoroughly

9. Return chicken and eggs to the pan and toss to combine

10. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stir-fry
Cuisine: chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 4
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: chicken fried rice, healthy fried rice, easy dinner, weeknight meal, pantry recipe, quick meal