This Healthy Chicken Fried Rice is perfect for nights when you want a quick, easy dinner that’s both simple and nutritious!Hi Friends!
Hi Friends!
Quick recipe for you today. Chicken Fried Rice.
It’s nothing new. In fact, it’s probably something you’ve had several times. You’ve probably even made it yourself.
I guess this is more of a reminder. An inspiration of sorts. For those nights when you just can’t figure out what to make for dinner. And you want something that doesn’t require much thought. Or effort. Or creativity.
Make this. It’s simple. It’s nutritious. It’s easy. And it tastes good.
Chicken Fried Rice
An easy weeknight dinner that can also be made ahead of time and eaten all week.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown rice, dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken, chopped
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Saute garlic and chicken in a large pan for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
- Add vegetables and saute until chicken is cooked and vegetables reach desired level of tenderness.
- Push everything to one side of the pan, add the two eggs and scramble until cooked.
- Add rice and soy sauce.
- Serve warm, topped with green onions.
Recipe Notes
Use whatever veggies you'd like. I typically use carrots, peppers, onions, broccoli and peas.
Feel free to use your favorite veggies. I usually use peppers, onions, carrots, broccoli and peas and often I use a combination of whatever veggies are in my fridge and some frozen ones from the freezer. Serve with extra soy sauce if you want, but you really don’t need much to get the flavor!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
This was actually a very good reminder, so thanks! I used to make fried rice all the time as a quick dinner, but it’s been quite awhile since I’ve done it. It’s such a tasty, healthy option!
woohoo! enjoy!
love how simple this is!
easy, simple, delicious. Another winner Linds.
I always enjoy how easy and simple your recipes are. I never feel as if I have to spend a ton of time on them which is important. Thank you for sharing as always!
Thanks Hollie! Glad you like them!
I love that short ingredient list! Exactly what I need on busy weeknights. Great recipe!
Thanks, friend!
Mmm… this kind of simplicity with flavor speaks to me! YUM!
If we have any leftover rice, I freeze it and keep adding to the bag until there is enough to thaw out and make fried rice!
brilliant!
I love fried rice! Usually, chicken stir fry is our ‘go-to’ quick meal but this was the perfect reminder to throw fried rice in there, too!
All your meals look amazing! I would love to try this one!
Yum! Pinned for later 🙂
Thanks Katie!
we love all things fried rice! can’t wait to try it linz
This is an amazing recipe! I love Hawaiian fried rice, but have never thought to try a version at home. I might leave out the garlic (sadly) because I avoid FODMAP food, but up the green onion ante and maybe add some ginger! Going to try this weekend =)
ooh love the ginger addition!
Looks great! I love chicken fried rice.
Love making my own quick asian dishes!
Love the pics! Looks good!!
Simple is always the best in my book! I love throwing things like this together when I have leftover veggies to use up. And it is much better than takeout! 🙂
My husband and I have been making stir fry a lot at home and this is a similar take but something that we can make that’s slightly different. Thanks for the recipe!
yay! fun way to change it up!
Wow! I had no idea fried rice could be so easy. Love this one!
Fried rice is SO gooood!! It’s been so long since I have made a veggie version. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Stir fries and rice dishes like this are always my go-to on weeknights where I dont have a lot of time to throw something together, but want to make something tasty and satisfying (and slightly more nutritious than a freezer burrito). This looks tasty!
totally agree!
This looks easy and delicious! I’ve certainly had Chicken Fried Rice before but have never made it on my own.
give it a try!
This looks delicious! You can’t go wrong with chicken fried rice.
Dishes like this are my go to dinners for busy week nights or Friday nights when I have lots of veggies that need to be used imeediately!
yep! mine too. perfection!
This looks really good and so simple. Fried rice is my favorite thing to order when we get Chinese food.
mine too 🙂
Mmm yes I love fried rice but haven’t made it in ages! Thanks for the reminder. Your recipe looks simple but delicious! 🙂