"Savory Tomato Chicken Fried Rice | So Easy, So Tasty!" Village Life of Mali Cooking

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free and can be a healthier alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame offers more protein, while mixed veggies are cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced chicken breast; cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped green bell pepper and carrots; stir-fry for another 3 minutes.

Add cooked rice to the skillet; mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Pour in soy sauce and season with salt and black pepper; stir well to coat the rice.

Add peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Garnish with chopped scallions and coriander before serving.

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