High Protein Chicken Fried Rice Healthy
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: High Protein, Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (preferably day-old and chilled)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame (for extra protein)
- 3 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat half of the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Season with a pinch of pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, reduce the heat slightly and add a tiny drizzle of oil if needed. Pour in the beaten eggs. Let them sit for a few seconds, then gently scramble them until they are just set but still soft. Remove the eggs and place them on the plate with the chicken.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Toss in the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the frozen peas, carrots, and edamame. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and any excess moisture has evaporated.
- Turn the heat back up to high. Add the chilled cooked rice to the pan with the vegetables. Break up any clumps with a spatula. Spread the rice out and let it sit for a minute to get slightly crispy, then stir. Repeat this for about 3 minutes to ensure the rice is heated through and textured.
- Add the cooked chicken and eggs back into the pan with the rice. Pour the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil over the mixture. Toss everything together vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is evenly distributed and the flavors have merged.
- Turn off the heat. Fold in the green parts of the sliced onions. Taste and add an extra splash of soy sauce if desired. Serve immediately while steaming hot.