Steve Hart
@stevehar
Healthy Chicken Fried Rice with Veggies
A colorful and nutritious chicken fried rice dish loaded with fresh vegetables and flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Diet:high-protein
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:16
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 9 teaspoons, divided
- 1, cut into strips
- 1/2 medium, sliced
- 1 (6 ounce), cut into cubes
- 2 cups, chopped
- 2 cups, chopped
- 1 cup, chopped
- 1 cup, chopped
- 1/3 cup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Healthy Chicken Fried Rice with Veggies.
Step 1
Begin by heating 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers invitingly.
Step 2
Toss in the vibrant red bell pepper and onion, stirring occasionally until they reach a crisp-tender state, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Once done, transfer this colorful mixture to a bowl.
Step 4
Next, add another 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet, allowing it to heat until shimmering again.
Step 5
Introduce the cubed chicken, cooking and stirring occasionally until the chicken is no longer pink, roughly 5 minutes.
Step 6
Once cooked, move the chicken to the bowl with the vegetables.
Step 7
In the same skillet, add 2 more teaspoons of oil and heat until it shimmers once more.
Step 8
Add the chopped zucchini, carrots, cabbage, and sugar snap peas, cooking while stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
Step 9
Pour in the broth, cover the skillet, and let it cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, which should take an additional 3 minutes.
Step 10
Transfer this vibrant medley back to the bowl with the chicken and vegetables.
Step 11
Now, add the remaining 3 teaspoons of oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
Step 12
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 15 seconds to release their aromatic flavors.
Step 13
Add the cooked brown rice, breaking up any clumps and stirring occasionally for 2 minutes to ensure even heating.
Step 14
Finally, return the contents of the bowl to the skillet, along with soy sauce, sesame oil, sliced green onions, and a pinch of salt.
Step 15
Stir and toss everything together until well combined and heated through, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 16
Enjoy this delightful stir-fry, bursting with flavors and colors, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.