Steph's Chicken Fried Brown Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with "Steph's Chicken Fried Brown Rice," a wholesome and flavorful twist on the takeout classic. This quick and easy recipe features tender, seasoned bites of chicken, nutrient-packed brown rice, and a colorful medley of carrots, peas, and green onions. Infused with the warm, savory notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, this dish balances hearty ingredients with light seasoning for a perfect umami punch. Ready in just 40 minutes and customizable with optional hoisin sauce, this meal is ideal for busy nights or meal prep. Serve it steaming hot straight from the skillet for a comforting, better-than-restaurant dinner the whole family will love! Replace the takeaway and make this one-pan delight a new household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cups brown rice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the brown rice ahead of time by cooking it according to package instructions. Allow it to cool completely or use leftover rice.

Step 2

Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Peel and finely dice the carrots. Chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic, ginger, carrots, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant and the carrots soften slightly.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the cleared space. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them into the vegetables.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked brown rice, frozen peas, and soy sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 3-5 minutes until the rice is heated through.

Step 8

Drizzle the sesame oil and hoisin sauce (if using) over the rice and mix well. Adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper as needed.

Step 9

Garnish with the green parts of the chopped green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken fried brown rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1569.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188.2

Total Fat 87.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.2g
Cholesterol 853.8mg	0%
Sodium 5115.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 158.0g	0%

Vitamin D 140.4IU	0%
Calcium 327.4mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2539.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 35.0%