The Ultimate Healthy Chicken Brown Fried Rice
Let's see... You want to eat healthy yet palatable. And you are in search of a good recipe, then you have made it to the right place! I was also in pursuit of such a dish when one fine day I bought brown rice and I had no clue what to make with it. I knew it was a healthy alternative to white rice. Brown rice is food often associated with healthy eating. Brown rice only has the hull (a hard protective covering) removed, leaving the nutrient-packed bran and germ. As a result, brown rice retains the nutrients that white rice lacks such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
During my preggy days, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at the last trimester, so I was asked to eat Chapatis, brown rice etc. I had never tried brown rice before that, so that's how I happened to experiment using brown rice, and not that I was/am on a diet. Never. 😄 It also doesn't mean consuming this in large amounts will do any good to you. Know your limits and have a small portion if you are on a diet. 😊 I read it is also good for weight loss. So I thought it would definitely benefit you guys, who trying to stick to dieting.
I have used soy sauce, which is debatable if it is healthy or not. I believe using it sparingly won't be a pain. Like most foods, soy sauce can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy diet. Also, I used Maggi cube for the chicken flavor in the rice. You may totally omit that. You can definitely skip the step, but the stock enhances the flavor of the rice. I did not have fresh chicken broth in hand, so I used the stock cube instead. Also the sriracha sauce, may not be healthy, please omit the step if you don't want it. 😊 Do try and let me know in the comments below how you liked the change. You won't believe, but my 2 year old loves my brown rice. Alhamdulillah.💓
Let's get cooking!
INGREDIENTS
- Olive Oil
- 1½ cups Brown Basmati Rice (day old rice is the best)
- 3¾ cups water, If using freshly made chicken stock/broth use half the amount water and half the amount chicken stock, healthier and tastier alternative
- 1 small Onion, chopped finely
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 10 French Beans, Julienned
- 1 small Carrot, Chopped
- 10 Button Mushrooms, Chopped
- ½ Cup Frozen Corn/Peas
- 1 Maggi Cube, Optional
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce, Completely Optional
- 200 gms Chicken Breast, cut into strips
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 3 Eggs scrambled with salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Marinate the chicken with 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the rice in the water and add salt if required. Once the water comes to a boil close the lid and put the flame on low and let it get done, takes about 15 - 20 minutes. Do not open the lid in between.
- Sautee onions with some olive oil till translucent, add the garlic and saute till raw smell disappears.
- Now add the beans and carrot, use the Maggi cube once the veggies are done.
- Sautee the mushrooms till the mushrooms sweats and the water dries up. Put in the corn.
- Add in 1 tbsp of light soy sauce, the brown sugar and sriracha sauce and let it saute for a minute.
- Transfer the veg mix to a bowl.
- Now saute the marinated chicken strips in a dash of olive oil for about 4 minutes.
- Scramble the eggs and keep aside.
- Sautee the rice in olive oil, add the red chili flakes, dark soy sauce, and black pepper.
- Mix in the eggs and veggies and mix well. Close the lid and let the flavors infuse with each other on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡
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