Description
Discover the joy of making Homemade Healthy Chicken Fried Rice, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its customizable nature, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Whether you enjoy it as a comforting meal or as part of your meal prep routine, this wholesome chicken fried rice is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 24 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 3 cups cooked rice (day-old preferred)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups peas and carrots
- 5 tbsp coconut aminos
- Seasonings: garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with baking soda for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a wok; scramble eggs until cooked and set aside.
- In the same wok, heat another tablespoon of oil; stir-fry marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Add peas, carrots, and green onion whites; cook until veggies are tender.
- Mix in cooked rice, coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; heat through and serve garnished with green onion greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 185mg