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Protein-Packed Chicken Fried Rice

A healthy and satisfying meal that combines chicken, vegetables, and rice for a quick and delicious dish, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided divided into two portions
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces season with salt and pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice (preferably chilled) helps prevent mushiness
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the diced chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Push the onion and garlic to the side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix in the onion and garlic.
  5. Add the chilled brown rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
  6. Mix in the frozen peas and carrots, cooked chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything together and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the sliced green onions. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve the chicken fried rice warm, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Using chilled brown rice helps prevent the rice from becoming mushy. You can add more veggies like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition. If you like more flavor, increase the soy sauce or add some chili flakes for heat. Variations include using shrimp instead of chicken or making a vegetarian version with tofu.