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High Protein Chicken Fried Rice

yield: 2 servingsprep time: 10 minscook time: 10 mins
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
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DESCRIPTION

With a bit of modification, fried rice can also be made healthy. You have to try this quick and easy high-protein, low-fat chicken fried rice the next time you are craving takeout!

INGREDIENTS

  • 200g chicken breast
  • 2 eggs
  • 250g cooked rice
  • 1 broccoli
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 1/2 tsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp oil

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp monk fruit erythritol sweetener
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the ingredients

  1. Dice broccoli, carrot and chicken breast.
  2. Marinate chicken in shaoxing wine and light soy sauce for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  4. Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Set aside.

Cook the fried rice

  1. Heat up the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until it changes color. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Add diced broccoli and carrot to skillet and cook until tender, stirring constantly. Add a splash of water as needed to prevent burning or sticking.
  3. Add beaten eggs and scramble until set.
  4. Add cooked rice and chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Increase the heat to high, add sauce and toss until everything is coated in the sauce evenly. Stir-fry for another minute then remove from heat.
  6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately. Enjoy!

NOTES

  • This is a healthier fried rice recipe as the rice to veggie and chicken ratio is lower and it uses less oil than normal.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days so feel free to make a big batch for meal prep!
  • Feel free to substitute monkfruit erythritol sweetener with any other sweetener of choice.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha used according to your spice preference.
  • Feel free to substitute broccoli and carrot with any other vegetables of choice! Some other suggestions are: corn kernels, chinese broccoli, capsicum.

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