Enjoy Asian food even if you’re eating clean and/or detoxing with this Asian Chicken Fried Rice Recipe!
We’ve all got those days when we crave Asian food. Not sure though how most of us end up ordering Chinese takeout late at night. Perhaps, we’re so tired during those days that we can’t afford to cook anymore and all that’s left is our cravings for comfort food with Asian taste. However, these meals are not only high in calories, particularly empty calories, but it’s also high in sodium, MSG, and other additives.
That’s why we wanna present to you this Asian Chicken Fried Rice Recipe, a complete meal that will not only satisfy your cravings but will also not ruin your diet – even if you’re eating clean, detoxing, or trying to lose weight.
For only 215 calories per serving, you’ll get a whopping 14 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Thanks to the brown rice and chicken that’s featured in this recipe. Plus, we used tamari, a Japanese soy sauce that’s not only gluten-free but also high in protein and antioxidants. On top of that, it’s low in sodium and it’s less likely to contain additives and preservatives that we all wanna avoid.
Plus, this recipe only takes less than 10 minutes to prepare if you have some leftover rice at home. Way shorter than grabbing the phone, ordering, and waiting for your food to be delivered. Enjoy!
Asian Chicken Fried Rice
Love ordering Chinese takeout but guilty about its high sodium, MSG, and high-caloric content? This Asian Chicken Fried Rice Recipe is the solution to your problem. It’s low in calories and sodium, and it doesn’t have MSG and other empty-calorie seasonings. Plus, it’s flavorful and makes great use of leftover rice. Now, you can enjoy Asian food even if you’re eating clean and/or detoxing!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 45minutes
Total Time 55minutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
For the Rice:
1cuplong-grain brown rice
2 1/2cupswater
1/4teaspoonsea salt
For the Fried Rice:
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2piecesbonelessskinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2cupchopped onions
1cupdiced bell pepperred or green or both
1tablespoonginger rootpeeled, minced
All the cooked fried rice
3tablespoonswater
2largeeggsbeaten
2-3tablespoonsTamari
1/4cupchopped scallions or green onions
Instructions
For the Rice:
Add rice, salt, and water to a pot, stir once, and boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
Cool it down to room temperature and refrigerate until cold, preferably overnight.
For Fried Rice:
Heat up EVOO in a large nonstick skillet, pan, or wok over medium-high heat. Sear chicken strips until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add in onions, bell pepper, and ginger and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the chicken is mostly cooked through.
Add the cooked rice and water, increase heat to medium-high, and mix well.
Push rice mixture to one side, near the edge of the skillet, and add beaten eggs to the empty side. Quickly scramble these eggs then combine them with the rice mixture. Stir in Tamari and turn off the heat.
Transfer to a serving plate and top with scallions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Got some leftover rice? Great! Save time by using those and go straight to the fried rice recipe.
Alternatively, you may use a rice cooker for your convenience.
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