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Chicken fried rice. A dirt cheap meal.
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Chicken fried rice

A dirt cheap and healthy meal using leftover rice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice cooked to yield 4 cups rice Refrigerate rice.
  • 2 cups vegetables of choice carrots, onions, green beans, carrots, cabbage, frozen peas, etc
  • 1 large chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • salt pepper, garlic powder
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 3 T. soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 T. fish sauce

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cook chicken in olive oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add vegetables to pan and stir fry until crisp tender. Add garlic the last minute.
  • Add rice and chicken back to skillet and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add in soy sauce and fish sauce and cook for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Notes

You may also use leftover chicken from a whole chicken. Skip the first browning step and add the chopped leftover chicken when adding the rice. Scrambled egg is another good protein source if you are looking for a meatless version.