Gluten-Free Chicken Fried Rice
A delightful and hearty gluten-free chicken fried rice recipe, packed with vibrant flavors of seasonal ingredients for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old) Day-old rice works best for frying.
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup peas and carrots mix (fresh or frozen)
- 3 pieces green onions, chopped For garnish.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions if not using day-old rice.
Cooking
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the peas and carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side and pour the beaten eggs in the empty side of the skillet. Scramble until fully cooked, then stir in with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the rice. Pour the gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture. Stir together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice. Customize veggies and add spices to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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