Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Serves: 4 Total cost: $9-$12 approx* (*depending on protein choice)
Ingredients: 500gms chicken breast, diced (or bacon, tofu, pork, beef, egg)
2 Tbspn cooking oil
3 cups cold, cooked long grain rice
2 cups frozen mixed veges, or fresh seasonal diced veges
2 eggs, beaten lightly (optional)
2 Tbspn soy sauce
Method: Heat 1 Tbspn oil in large fry pan over medium heat. If using egg, cook egg in pan to make a thin omelette. When cooked remove from pan and cut into thin strips. Set aside.
Heat remaining oil to pan and add chicken. Cook for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.
Add veges and cook for a further 5 minutes until soft.
Add cooked rice (and cooked egg if using), soy sauce, and stir through until combined. Serve.
Tip
• Rice can be cooked ahead of time either on stove top or in microwave (see rice pack for instructions). Once cooked spread on a tray and allow to cool till ready to use.
