how to make Chinese chicken fried rice | Best & Easy 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 vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes

Push chicken to one side of the skillet, add beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant

Stir in cooked rice, breaking up clumps, and mix with chicken and eggs

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine

Incorporate peas, carrots, and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until heated through

Add chopped green onions and bean sprouts, mixing well

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired

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