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Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil and Seasonings

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • Protein

    • 🥚 3 eggs, beaten
    • 🍗 2 cups chopped cooked chicken

  • Grains

    • 🍚 3 cups cold, cooked white rice

  • Vegetables

    • 🥬 ½ cup sliced celery
    • 🥕 ½ cup shredded carrot
    • 🟢 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
    • 🧅 2 green onions, sliced

STEPS

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs; cook and stir until scrambled and firm. Remove from wok, and set aside.

2

Put the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok and turn heat up to high. Stir in rice until each grain is coated with oil.

3

Stir in chicken, celery, carrot, peas, and green onions. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and allow to steam for 5 minutes.

4

Stir in scrambled eggs and soy sauce, and cook until eggs are heated through.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

315

Calories

  • 20
    Protein
  • 28
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Use cold, leftover rice for the best texture.Feel free to substitute the chicken with other proteins like shrimp, tofu, or beef.Add more vegetables such as diced bell peppers or corn to make the dish more nutritional and flavorful.Soy sauce can be replaced with low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.