Healthy Chicken Breast and Bell Pepper Fried Rice
How to Make Delicious Chicken Breast and Bell Pepper Fried Rice
A wholesome and satisfying one-bowl meal: chicken breast fried rice.
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- Pinch of salt
Chicken Marinade
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (e.g., Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (e.g., Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry, and dice them into approximately 0.5cm cubes. In a bowl, combine the diced chicken with 1 Tbsp of cooking wine, 1 Tbsp of soy sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to marinate. The cooking wine will help tenderize the chicken and remove any gamey odors.
Step 2
Next, prepare the bell peppers and onion. Dice the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onion into similarly sized pieces, about 0.5cm cubes, matching the size of the chicken. This ensures all ingredients will cook evenly and integrate nicely into the fried rice.
Step 3
Now, let’s cook the fried rice. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of cooking oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, releasing its fragrance. Sautéing the onion first will bring out its natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the fried rice.
Step 4
Once the onion is partially cooked and translucent, add the marinated chicken breast to the skillet. Stir and break up the chicken with a spatula or chopsticks as it cooks to ensure it doesn’t clump together and cooks evenly.
Step 5
When the chicken breast is almost fully cooked, add the diced red and yellow bell peppers. Stir-fry briefly. Season with a pinch of salt to taste. Be careful not to overcook the bell peppers; they should retain a slight crispness and vibrant color.
Step 6
Finally, add the 2 cups of warm cooked rice to the skillet. Gently break apart any clumps of rice with your spatula and stir everything together until the rice is well combined with the chicken and vegetables. Continue to stir-fry until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted, ensuring every grain is coated with flavor. Your delicious chicken breast and bell pepper fried rice is ready!
