Healthy Chicken Fried Rice

A simple, kid-friendly alternative to takeout that can easily be made gluten-free.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 3 cooked, shredded chicken breasts; chicken thighs also work
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 4 carrots, diced
• 2 eggs; 3–4 can be used for extra protein
• 3 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce; use a certified gluten-free option if needed

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet and cook onion, garlic, peas, and carrots for 5–7 minutes.
3. Add eggs and scramble them into the vegetables.
4. Stir in cooked rice, chicken, and soy sauce; heat through and serve.