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A bowl filled with healthy chicken fried rice made with colorful vegetables and fluffy rice for fried rice.

Healthy Chicken Fried Rice – Simple Homemade Recipe You’ll Love


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This healthy chicken fried rice is a quick and flavorful homemade recipe that delivers all the comfort of classic takeout with less oil and more nutrients. Loaded with lean protein, colorful vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice, it’s an easy meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers, corn)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • optional add-ins (bean sprouts, pineapple, chili flakes)

  • Instructions

    1. Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add half the olive oil, swirling to coat.

    2. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.

    3. Pour a little more oil into the pan, add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then transfer to the plate with the chicken.

    4. Add the remaining oil, toss in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.

    5. Add the day-old rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through and slightly toasted.

    6. Return the chicken and eggs to the pan, pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.

    7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions, give a final toss, and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: stir-fry
    • Cuisine: asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 45
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 120

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