★★ Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are lower in calories and still nutritious.

Heat sunflower oil in a wok over high heat until smoking

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté briefly until fragrant

Add diced onion, celery, and carrots, cooking for about 1-2 minutes

Add thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry until cooked through, about 1-2 minutes

Season with salt and pepper, and add frozen peas, stirring for another 1-2 minutes

Add cooked basmati rice to the wok, stirring to fry the rice for 5-6 minutes until heated through and slightly toasted

Optionally add a touch of sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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