Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

Any kind of fried rice is a Mom-saver, as it is often super cheap to make, fast to produce, and uses up any leftover proteins you have.  As a single mum trying to stretch every dollar and every minute, I would always try to make extra rice ahead of time because it freezes well.

Key:
Palm = roughly a tablespoon
Pinch = roughly a teaspoon

Ingredients:
 3 pieces of no-nitrate bacon
   (reserve fat from bacon)
3 tablespoons butter or ghee
2 cups COLD leftover long-grain rice
2 eggs - scrambled with a bit of milk
1/3 cup peas
3 green onions (scallions)
1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
2 pinches onion powder
1 pinch garlic salt
2 tbs tamari (or soy) sauce

Directions:

 In a wok, or large skillet, fry the no-nitrate bacon until crisp (on med heat).  Set aside, and then, in the remaining grease add in scallions, COLD rice, and butter.  (Note: because of chemistry... it's best to start with cold rice.)
 
While the rice is cooking... beat eggs with a splash of milk and then microwave for 2 minutes.  This makes the eggs nice and fluffy.  If you prefer to avoid microwave cooking, I recommend that you cook the scrambled eggs in a separate pan, to keep them as light and fluffy as possible.
 
Cook rice, stirring occasionally, on a medium to medium-high heat.  You want to make sure you let it sit long enough in-between stirring that it gets a 'slightly fried' look to it.
 
After about 5 minutes of frying the rice with the scallions, dump in the peas and chicken.  Sprinkle on the onion powder and garlic salt, and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes.
 
In the last few minutes add in the bacon (crumbled into bite-sized pieces), and sprinkle on the tamari or soy sauce.
 
And voilà!  A very basic, yet very delicious, fried rice - in about 15 minutes.
 
It's a great way to use up leftover rice and chicken.

Try it with any kind of veggies and/or proteins that make your mouth water.

Nutritional Benefits:
 
Chicken:
Vitamin B6 (AKA Pyridoxine) - a coenzyme that assists more than 100 other enzymes, supports immune function, helps break down proteins, carbs and fats
B12 (AKA Cobalamin) - involved in every cell's metabolism, cofactor in DNA synthesis
Vitamin D - supports immune system and fights inflammation
Iron - transports oxygen & aids in DNA synthesis
Magnesium - involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, increases energy, elevates mood
Selenium - plays critical role in reproductions, thyroid health, metabolism and DNA synthesis

White Rice:
Vitamin B6 (AKA Pyridoxine) - a coenzyme that assists more than 100 other enzymes, supports immune function, helps break down proteins, carbs and fats
Calcium - muscles (including your heart) need calcium to function
Iron - transports oxygen & aids in DNA synthesis
Magnesium - involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, increases energy, elevates mood
 
Eggs:
Vitamin A - great for EYES, skin, bones and body tissues
Vitamin B6 (AKA Pyridoxine) - a coenzyme that assists more than 100 other enzymes, supports immune function, helps break down proteins, carbs and fats
Vitamin D - supports immune system and fights inflammation
Vitamin K - bone and vessel health, elevates mood
Iron - transports oxygen & aids in DNA synthesis
Magnesium - involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, increases energy, elevates mood
 
Peas:
Vitamin A - great for EYES, skin, bones and body tissues
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - a coenzyme that assists more than 100 other enzymes, supports immune function, helps break down proteins, carbs and fats
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) – vital for metabolism, boosts brain function, protects the heart
Vitamin C - boosts immune system, protects eyesight, helps prevent free radicals, 96% of daily allowance
Vitamin K - bone and vessel health, elevates mood
Iron - transports oxygen & aids in DNA synthesis
Magnesium - involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, increases energy, elevates mood
 
Scallions:
Vitamin A - great for EYES, skin, bones and body tissues
Vitamin C - boosts immune system, protects eyesight, helps prevent free radicals
Vitamin D - supports immune system and fights inflammation
Iron - transports oxygen & aids in DNA synthesis
Magnesium - involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, increases energy, elevates mood

Tags:
MainCourse
Dinner

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