Description
This Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful and quick meal, packed with chicken, veggies, and brown rice. It’s a satisfying dish ideal for a speedy dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package directions and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, peas, carrots, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir occasionally and cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is done.
- In a separate dish, whisk the eggs. Push the chicken mixture to one side of the pan and pour in the eggs. Cook and scramble them well.
- Add the cooked brown rice and soy sauce to the pan. Mix thoroughly with the chicken and vegetables. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute white rice for brown rice if preferred.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.
Adjust the soy sauce amount to taste based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 185mg