Best Veggie Packed Chicken Fried Rice Recipes

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SUPER QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE



Super Quick Chicken Fried Rice image

After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. - Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
3 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve garden vegetable rice
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare frozen vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, 10-12 minutes., Stir in chicken, salt and pepper. Add eggs and vegetables; heat through, breaking eggs into small pieces and stirring to combine. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

PROTEIN-PACKED VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE



Protein-Packed Vegetarian Fried Rice image

This vegetarian fried rice is delicious and packed with protein; a nutrient that many vegetarians have trouble incorporating into their diets.

Provided by OwlsTheDragon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
¼ onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked white rice
4 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are just soft; 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir rice, egg, and spinach into the tofu mixture until egg is no longer runny, about 5 minutes. Stir in sriracha; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE FRIED RICE



Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice image

Super easy and the protein can be changed to suite your needs.

Provided by Bren

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
1 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 large eggs, beaten
3 cups cooked white rice
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (such as Bragg®)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 stalks green onions, sliced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wide-bottom frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a warm bowl.
  • Add remaining oil to the pan and increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and celery and cook until celery is slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Push veggies to the side of the pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Tilt the pan 45 degrees so veggies are away from the heat and add eggs to the open space in the skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are scrambled, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix eggs and veggies together. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken and soy sauce; stir well. Add peas and green onions; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 159.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 689.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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