Chicken Carrot Fried Rice
This recipe has good protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.
Serves5 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces chicken breast, boneless, skinless cubed
- 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
- 4 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and garlic. Toss to coat and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and green onions and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots to broccoli and onion mixture and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and set vegetables aside in a bowl.
- Using the same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to skillet and cook until done, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the rice, black pepper, cooked vegetables and remaining soy sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
Recipe Tips
Use brown or white rice.
Be sure to marinate the chicken in the fridge, not on the countertop.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Carrot Fried Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 58mg
19%
Sodium 514mg
21%
Potassium 617mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates 45g
15%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Sugars 2g
Protein 28g
56%
Vitamin A
115%
Vitamin C
73%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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