Chicken fried rice is one of my all-time favorite Chinese dishes, but ordering take-out isn’t always the healthiest option. Thankfully, we recreated this dish in a macro-friendly way. Our High Protein Chicken Fried Rice has 44g of protein per serving and provides you with a generous, hearty portion that’ll fill you up and keep you satisfied.
Macros & Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ¼ or recipe
| Macros | Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Calories | 506 |
| Protein | 44.2g |
| Carbs | 43.4g |
| Fat | 15.3g |
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8.7g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Cook
- 20 mins
- Total
- 25 mins
Ingredients
Equipment
- Large Skillet or wok
- Small pan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Plate
Instructions
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Prep your ingredients, Dice carrots, zucchini and onion. Cut chicken breast into small 1 inch strips or pieces.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion, carrots, and zucchini. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
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While the vegetables cook, scramble eggs and cook in a small pan on medium heat until fluffy. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Add the brown rice to the skillet and stir everything together until well combined.
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Add the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet, along with soy sauce. Stir everything together until the chicken, vegetables, and eggs are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
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Cook everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and the flavors have melded together. Adjust the seasoning as needed, adding additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce to taste.
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Remove from heat. Serve the chicken fried rice hot and enjoy!
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Optional: You can also garnish the chicken fried rice with some sliced green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Tami’s notes
- You can adjust the amounts of the ingredients based on your personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Nutrition information may vary depending on brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 506kcalProtein 44.2gCarbs 43.4gFat 15.3g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
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Made this for dinner and everyone loved it including the kids!
Thanks for sharing!
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We are loving the fried rice recipe! Simple to make, toddler friendly and tastes delicious as a meal prep lunch/dinner.
Hi Mandy! I am so happy to hear that you’re enjoying this one! Thanks for sharing 😊