Homemade Healthy Chicken Fried Rice
A quick and nutritious homemade chicken fried rice recipe packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Protein
- 24 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
Seasonings
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
Cooking Oil
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (Chosen for its high smoke point)
Eggs
- 3 pcs eggs
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (day-old white or brown rice works best)
- 3 cups peas and carrots (Birds Eye for convenience)
Vegetables
- 6 green onions green onions (sliced, whites and greens separated)
Sauces & Spices
- 5 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken chunks and baking soda; cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push chicken to one side; scramble eggs in the same pan until just set.
- Add cooked rice, peas, carrots, coconut aminos, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Stir in sliced green onions; cook for another minute and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture and flavor.