Healthy Fried Rice

4.89 from 63 votes

This Healthy Fried Rice Recipe is packed with chicken, veggies and brown rice. Full of flavor + so delicious - just like takeout chicken fried rice at home!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: better for you fried rice, healthy chicken fried rice, healthy fried rice

Servings: people

Calories: 432kcal

Author: Liz Marino

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ButcherBox Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup onion finely chopped (1 medium onion)
1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
1 cup red bell pepper diced in small squares (1 large pepper)
1 cup carrots peeled then finely chopped
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional- omit if you like less spice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup coconut aminos
1 cup frozen green peas thawed
2 cups cooked white or brown rice (about 2/3 dry brown rice)

Instructions

Cook rice according to the directions. Rice cooking time will vary depending on what type/method you use.
In a pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté chicken for 15-20 minutes until brown on edges. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add additional 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat the oil and sauté onions and garlic for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes add in peppers and carrots. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Push the veggie mixture to one side of the pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs until combined. Add eggs to the pan and scramble on the empty side of the pan.
Once eggs are cooked (about 1-2 minutes), stir together with veggie mixture.
Add pepper, ginger, red pepper flakes, toasted sesame oil, coconut aminos, thawed peas, cooked rice and cooked chicken back to the pot. Stir over low heat until combined and warm.
Serve with sesame seeds or chopped scallions + enjoy!

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