Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
This healthy chicken fried rice combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and nutty sesame oil with wholesome brown rice for a quick, flavorful meal that satisfies without guilt.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Bowl (for scrambling eggs)
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice cooked
- 3/4 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1 egg scrambled
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté chopped onions and carrots until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Push vegetables to one side, scramble the egg on the other side until cooked, then mix everything together.
- Add cooked brown rice, frozen peas, and cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Pour soy sauce and toasted sesame oil over the mixture, stirring well to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired and serve hot.
