Arroz Frito Cubano🇨🇺

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned chicken is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

cooked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey is leaner, while bacon can be a cheaper alternative.

Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and a little soy sauce; let it marinate for a while.

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until done.

Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add the eggs; scramble until fully cooked.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the chicken and eggs; stir to combine.

Add carrots and peas; mix everything together and let it cook for a minute.

Pour soy sauce over the rice mixture; stir to coat evenly.

Add green onions if desired, but note that the creator omits them due to personal preference.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve hot.

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