Description
A quick, high-protein chicken fried rice that is perfect for a comforting meal without a long cooking time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Push vegetables to the side and pour in beaten eggs; scramble until cooked.
- Fold the eggs into the vegetables.
- Add diced chicken and cooked brown rice, mixing well.
- Pour in soy sauce and heat through, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Add chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture. Feel free to customize with leftover veggies or protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: chicken fried rice, high protein, quick meals, easy recipes, comfort food