Description
Homemade Healthy Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic takeout dish. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and wholesome seasonings, making it not only flavorful but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether served in bowls or as wraps, this dish brings comfort and joy to your dinner table while being packed with protein and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice (white or brown)
- 3 cups peas and carrots
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 6 green onions (sliced)
- 5 tbsp coconut aminos
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chicken chunks with baking soda; set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Stir-fry the marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes until fully cooked; remove from the pan.
- Scramble the eggs in the same pan until just cooked through.
- Add green onion whites, peas, and carrots; stir-fry until tender.
- Return chicken to the pan along with day-old rice; pour in coconut aminos and seasonings. Stir until heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onion greens before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg