Fried Rice!

Ok so who doesn't like fried rice?!? It never fails, we go to a Chinese restaurant or to the Japanese steakhouse and they ask, Fried or Steamed? You forgo the Fried thinking it is too fattening or even worse, you could get Glutened! Fried rice has soy sauce, which has wheat unless you have access to gluten free soy sauce. Restaurants usually don't have gluten free soy sauce available so it is much easier to just avoid it.....or is it?

Pleasing the kid pallet and avoiding gluten can be difficult sometimes when you are trying to stay on a budget and don't want to just eat broiled chicken and steamed veggies. You don't have to give up this comfort food at all! All you have to do is make it at home!

Chicken "Fried" Rice

2 cups uncooked rice, steamed as normal
4 eggs, scrambled, cooked and set aside.
1 Tbs Sesame Oil
1 Can Chicken Breast in water 
1 package frozen peas and carrots
1/4 tsp dried minced garlic (or one fresh clove minced)
1 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbs gluten Free Soy Sauce (I buy the store brand because it has no wheat and is cheaper!)
salt and pepper to taste

1. Steam the rice as directed on the package.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
3. Add in the chicken, veggies, ginger, 1 Tbs of the soy sauce.
4. When the rice is done and the chicken/veggie mix is hot, add the rice and egg to the chicken one cup at a time, mixing well after each cup.
5. Add the last Tbs of soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste.


(Serves 6-8 depending on the serving size. I usually do 1 cup per person and freeze the leftovers in single serving baggies for easy  lunches.)

I like to serve this with salad and miso dressing.


This is better than what you get in restaurants because it isn't loaded with fat or MSG and you won't have to worry about making two meals to keep from getting Glutened AND still pleasing everyone else!