Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Healthy Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice Meal Prep

Name: Healthy Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice Meal Prep
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (or sesame or oil of choice) (Source: 2 tbsp olive oil (or sesame or oil of choice)); 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes (Source: 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes); 1/2 cup onion (diced) (Source: 1/2 cup onion (diced)); 1 each red or green bell pepper (diced) (Source: 1 red or green bell pepper (diced)); 1 cup frozen peas and carrot blend (Source: 1 cup frozen peas and carrot blend); 1 clove garlic (minced) (Source: 1 clove garlic (minced)); 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (Source: 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); 4 cups cooked brown rice (Source: 4 cups cooked brown rice)

Healthy Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice Meal Prep is made with chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes, cooked brown rice, and onion.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 10 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

Main courseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Start with cooked rice

Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Get to know the ingredients

olive oil (or sesame or oil of choice)

In the method: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.

chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes

In the method: Add in chicken and season generously with salt and pepper; cook until chicken is just cooked.

onion (diced)

In the method: Add onion, bell pepper, carrots, peas, and garlic and saute for 1 minute.

The last little job

Finish as directed

To reheat, microwave on medium-high for 2 minutes or until steaming.

A little more help as you go

Follow the microwave stages

Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.

Set out the containers first

Have the containers and dressing cups ready before dividing the vegetables. Follow the portions and arrangement in the method so each container gets its share.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add rice and soy sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: gimmedelicious.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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