5 of Friday (Thursday)

Since tomorrow is Christmas Eve, I wanted to post this early because I will be spending the day with family hopefully like many of you.

I made this meal one night last week. 

Even though you would normally probably think of this dish as a side item, I used it as the main entree and paired it with some applesauce since the entree already had protein (chicken), carbs (rice) and vegetables (peas & carrots).


Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cooked/diced chicken breast (chicken tenders or chicken for stir fry work well so you have less prep time in cutting up chicken into smaller pieces)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce (or more depending on your taste buds)
• 1 bag of frozen peas/carrots medley
• 6 cups cooked white rice (we typically use brown rice)
• 2 eggs
• Non Stick Cooking Spray* (NSCS)

*Freebie

Directions

1.  Spray large skillet with non stick cooking spray.

2. Cook diced chicken in large skillet on medium heat until brown (10-15 mins)

3.  Cook brown or white rice as directed on bag/box.

4. Cook frozen peas/carrots on stove top until al dente.  Drain excess water. Set aside.

5. Cook eggs in separate skillet, scramble*.  Do not add milk.

6. Mix all items into the large skillet where chicken was cooked. 

7. Add soy sauce, stir. Let simmer for about 5 mins and serve.

*Don't forget to coat skillet with NSCS

Serves 6-8


This is also a great recipe for left over pork, turkey and even ham!  I know it doesn't sound as appealing Turkey Fried Rice, Ham Fried Rice...but it's all good!