Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice
Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice brings together chilled rice, tender bits of chicken, and crisp veggies in a balanced, umami-rich bite. Lightly scrambled eggs add richness while soy sauce ties everything together for a comforting, weeknight-friendly bowl. Serve it for a quick dinner or pack it for next-day lunches when you want something hearty and flavorful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs; cook, stirring, until they are scrambled and firm. Remove them from the wok and set aside.
- 2
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok and increase the heat to high. Stir in the rice until each grain is coated with oil. Add the chicken, celery, carrot, peas, and green onions. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and let it steam for 5 minutes. Stir in the scrambled eggs and soy sauce, and cook until the eggs are heated through.
- Calories 569.05 kcal High 28%
- Protein 28.06 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 88.21 g 32%
- Total Fat 11.38 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.65 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 178.13 mg High 59%
- Sodium 811.98 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 87.65 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.21 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 385.11 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 133.71 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 8.52 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Celery
About This Recipe
Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Eggs, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 569.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Eggs, Green Onion, Green Peas. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 569.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice healthy?
- Budget Stretch Chicken Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 569.05 calories and 28.06 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 811.98 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.65 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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