Name: Quick & Tasty Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil (divided (if unavailable, substitute another high heat oil)); 1/2 lb. boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cubed); 1 small onion (diced); 2 medium garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 medium carrot (diced); 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed and patted dry); 4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice; 2 large eggs (whisked); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 scallions (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Quick & Tasty Chicken Fried Rice

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Quick & Tasty Chicken Fried Rice is a simple and delicious dish made with cooked rice, stir-fried vegetables, scrambled eggs, and seasoned chicken pieces. It's a quick and flavorful meal that combines protein, veggies, and carbs in one satisfying dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: International

Calories: 466

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil divided (if unavailable, substitute another high heat oil)
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 small onion diced
2 medium garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 medium carrot diced
1/2 cup frozen peas thawed and patted dry
4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice
2 large eggs whisked
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 scallions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Method

Heat 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a wok or a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat.
Add cubed chicken and season to taste with salt. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the same wok and add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until it is very fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Add diced carrots and frozen peas. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Add rice and cook until warmed through. Break up any clumps of rice using a spatula.
Once the rice has heated through, push towards the sides leaving an open area in the center of the wok then add the last teaspoon of coconut oil. Pour the eggs into the indent and scramble. Once scrambled, mix in with the rice and vegetables.
Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well and remove from heat. Stir in the cooked chicken pieces.
Serve sprinkled with fresh scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 492mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2882IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg

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