High Protein Chicken Fried Rice: Easy Skillet Dinner
This High Protein Chicken Fried Rice is a fast, flavorful, and healthy one-pan meal. Packed with lean chicken breast, eggs, and veggies, it’s the perfect way to enjoy takeout-style flavor with better nutrition at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- ½ cup diced white or yellow onion
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked brown rice or jasmine rice (preferably cold)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for deeper umami)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- Optional: 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- Optional: Red chili flakes (for heat)
Instructions
1. Dice the cooked chicken, beat the eggs, and thaw the frozen veggies before starting. Use cold, day-old rice for best results.
2. If using uncooked chicken, heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Add beaten eggs to the skillet. Let sit 30 seconds, then scramble until cooked. Break into small pieces and set aside with the chicken.
4. Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté diced onions for 2 minutes. Add garlic, peas and carrots, and optional bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
5. Add cold rice. Break up clumps with a spatula and stir well to heat evenly and mix with vegetables.
6. Return chicken and eggs to the skillet. Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2–3 more minutes, allowing the rice to get a little crispy.
7. Sprinkle green onions on top and give a final toss. Serve hot. Add red chili flakes if desired for heat.
Notes
No cold rice? Spread warm rice on a tray and freeze for 15 minutes before using.
Add more vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or ground turkey if preferred.
Use coconut aminos to make it soy-free.
Top with chopped cashews or toasted sesame seeds for crunch.
Perfect for meal prep and leftovers reheat well in a pan or microwave.
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