High-Protein Chicken Fried Jasmine Rice
A comforting, high-protein fried rice featuring savory diced chicken, fluffy eggs, and colorful vegetables tossed in tamari and aromatic sesame oil.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet
Time saver
Using leftover chilled cooked rice prevents the fried rice from becoming soggy or mushy.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place a large skillet or wok over…
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Place a large skillet or wok over…
Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add 0.5 tbsp of sesame oil.
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Add the diced garlic clove
Add the diced garlic clove, green onion, carrot, and frozen green peas to the hot skillet, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
Look for: the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant
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Push the vegetables to the outer edges…
Push the vegetables to the outer edges of the pan to clear a space in the center.
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Crack 2 eggs into the middle of…
Crack 2 eggs into the middle of the skillet and scramble continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked and set.
Look for: fully cooked and set
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Stir the pre-cooked diced chicken breast and…
Stir the pre-cooked diced chicken breast and cooked jasmine rice into the pan, combining them thoroughly with the scrambled eggs and vegetables.
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Pour 2 tbsp of low-sodium tamari evenly…
Pour 2 tbsp of low-sodium tamari evenly over the mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until everything is steaming hot and well coated.
Look for: everything is steaming hot and well coated
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Remove the skillet from the heat and…
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for 1 minute before serving immediately in a warm bowl. Store any leftover portion in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Allow: 1 minute
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