Easy & Healthy Chicken Fried Rice! High Protein Meal

Ingredients

• 300 g Chicken Breast (cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for marinating chicken)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (frozen) (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 3 cups Cooked Rice (day‑old) (preferably refrigerated overnight)

Instructions

1. Marinate Chicken

   Cut the chicken breast into 1‑inch cubes. In a bowl combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and soy sauce. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Chicken

   Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

   Time: PT8M

3. Set Chicken Aside

   Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.

   Time: PT1M

4. Sauté Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the mixed vegetables and chopped onion. Stir‑fry until the onion becomes translucent and the veg are lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

5. Scramble Eggs

   Push the vegetables to the side, crack the eggs into the empty space, scramble quickly and mix with the veg until just set.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine All Ingredients

   Return the chicken to the skillet, add the cooked rice and drizzle the remaining soy sauce. Toss everything together for 3 minutes until the rice is heated through and evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

7. Serve

   Transfer the fried rice to serving bowls, garnish with sliced green onions if desired, and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

65 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

4 g