Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
"You do not sew with a fork, and I see no reason why you should eat with knitting needles."
-Miss Piggy
You may be shocked that I'm using instant brown rice. If you'd rather cook the rice yourself, use raw brown rice and cook it using these instructions.
I have tested a number of instant brown rice products, actually, and they're pretty good. The Minute Rice brand is good, as is the Uncle Ben's. The Success Rice boil in bag brown rice was also surprisingly good. All have a chewy texture and nutty flavor. They only take about 10 minutes (instead of up to 30) and for a lot of folks this can be a big deal when crunched for time.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups fried rice
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
1/2 cup | instant brown rice |
2 tsp | sesame oil |
1 large | red onion (diced) |
2 large | carrots (peeled and diced) |
6 ounces | boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed) |
1 tsp | ground ginger |
2/3 cup | frozen peas (thawed) |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
3 tsp | low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce |
1 large | egg (beaten) |
Cook the instant brown rice to the directions on the package.
When the rice is ready, set it aside. Place the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is very hot and nearly smoking, add the onions and carrots. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
Add the chicken thighs and ginger. Cook for about ten minutes, stirring frequently. Add the peas, pepper and soy or tamari sauce.
Add the cooked rice and toss until the rice, veggies and chicken are well blended.
Add the beaten egg and toss until the egg is cooked through. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups fried rice
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 | Calories from Fat 148 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Monounsaturated Fat 6g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
Sodium 431mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrates 65g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 35% |
Sugars 13g | |
Protein 29g |
Vitamin A 396% | Vitamin C 38% |
Calcium 11% | Iron 20% |
Vitamin K 32 mcg | Potassium 952 mg |
Magnesium 131 mg |