Fried rice is the perfect go-to recipe, recommended by our functional medicine Los Angeles practitioners, for a quick weeknight meal. It is easy to prepare rice for one meal and make extra to put in the refrigerator for this delicious dish later in the week. It is so easy to customize using any protein and vegetable combination. The key to success is to be sure your rice is cold so it cooks properly.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 T. coconut oil, divided (if unavailable, substitute another high-heat oil)
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 medium carrot, diced
1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed and patted dry
4 c. cold cooked long-grain rice
2 large eggs, whisked
2 T. soy sauce
1 t. sesame oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 T. sesame seeds
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a wok or a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat.
- Add cubed chicken and season to taste with salt. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the same wok and add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until it is very fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and frozen peas. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice and cook until warmed through. Break up any clumps of rice using a spatula.
- Once the rice has heated through, push towards the sides leaving an open area in the center of the wok then add the last teaspoon of coconut oil. Pour the eggs into the indent and scramble. Once scrambled, mix in with the rice and vegetables.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well and remove from heat. Stir in the cooked chicken pieces.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Feel free to add other vegetables, as our functional medicine Burbank experts suggest, like bell peppers, corn, or broccoli, to suit your taste. You can also substitute the chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for a different protein option.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes during the seasoning step.
For those seeking personalized nutritional guidance, consider consulting with our professionals in Functional Medicine Los Angeles.
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