Servings: 6 servings
Turmeric Chicken Fried Rice
Turmeric chicken fried rice with vegetables is a vibrant healthy side dish or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white rice soaked*
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil divided
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 bunch green onion
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 3 large eggs scrambled
Instructions
- Soak the white rice 15 minutes. Drain. Add water, 1 tablespoon of oil, ¼ tsp sea salt, and ground turmeric. Cover, bring to a full boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 10 to 15 minutes according to package instructions. If you're using leftover cooked rice, skip this step and add the turmeric in step 3.
- While the rice is cooking, sauté the vegetables. Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a skillet and add the chopped carrot, bell pepper, and green onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans and cooked chicken and cook until heated through. Add the cooked rice and stir well.
- Scramble the eggs in a separate skillet and stir into the fried rice. Serve alongside your favorite entrée.
Notes
*Or use 4 cups of cooked white rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 294kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g