Fried Brown Rice |Recipe+Video| Healthy And Easy

Portions: servings

Calories: 683kcal

5 from 2 votes

Are you looking for a low-carb alternative to one of our favorite dishes? Low-carb fried rice doesn't lack flavor and hits just the right spot. See just how easy it is to make it from scratch.

By Clara Gonzalez - Last revised Sep 30, 2025. Original Mar 29, 2016.

Why I ❤️ it Recipe Ingredients Video Preparation

Chicken fried brown rice.

Why I ❤️ it

If you're looking for a veggie-rich, lower-carb version of chicken and rice stir fry, you can find it here. I substituted the rice for the lighter, less-carby brown rice, making it the perfect gluten-free, low-salt dish that has nothing to envy the white rice version with its lovely combination of texture and flavors.

You can also find other ideas to adapt the recipe and make it in your preferred way.

Chicken fried brown rice recipe

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This chicken brown rice stir fry is a mouth-watering dish! Flavorful chunks of chicken mixed with healthful brown rice and fresh veggies in a simply delicious dish.

Course: Dinner

Inspiration: Chinese, Dominican

Category: fried rice with brown rice, how to make chicken fried rice with brown rice, how to make fried rice with brown rice

Author: Clara Gonzalez

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Utensils and tools

Large Dutch oven or pot
Wok, large skillet or pan

Ingredients

1½ cup long grain brown rice
2 teaspoons of salt
3 tablespoons of sesame oil, divided
1½ pound supermarket rotisserie chicken, boned, skinned, and shredded
1 large carrot, diced
1 stick of celery, sliced
1 piece of ginger peeled and minced
3 cloves of garlic sliced thinly
2 cups broccoli, separated into florets
1 big white onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
½ cup of frozen peas
¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce (or to taste)

Video

Preparation

Before you start, make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.

Step 1: Soak rice

Soak the brown rice in two cups of water for an hour.

Separate the rice and remaining water and set both aside.

Step 2: Cook rice

Heat the water with 2 teaspoons of salt in a small pot, add 2 tablespoons of oil and the rice, and stir. Simmer over medium heat until all water has evaporated, stirring regularly.

Lower heat to a minimum, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir and cover again. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Rice should be firm but cooked-through (al dente).

Step 3: Assemble

Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat in a wok (if you have a gas stove), skillet, or Dutch oven. Add chicken and brown, stirring to cook evenly. Add carrot, celery, and ginger, and stir vigorously for half a minute. Add broccoli and garlic and stir for half a minute. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and peas. Cook, stirring until they are heated through.

Add the rice and cook, stirring until everything is mixed well. Stir in soy sauce to taste. Cook, stirring until everything is heated through.

Step 4: Serving

Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Top tips

If you want to make this even lighter, substitute half the brown rice for cauliflower rice, and add it when you add the soy to the dish.
Instead of chicken, you can use leftover ham, pork, beef, or some freshly-peeled shrimp.
Mix vegetables you like to adapt this dish to your taste.
Save the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, and reheat in the wok by stir-frying it with a tablespoon of water.
Scramble two eggs and top this dish with them to increase the protein content and add nutrition.
Sprinkle with some minced green onions before serving if you have any.

Nutritional information

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FAQs

How many carbs in half cup of fried brown rice?

The carbohydrate content of fried brown rice will depend on the other ingredients it contains, but half a cup of this fried brown rice has about 22 grams.

What vegetables can I put in brown fried rice?

Brown fried rice goes great with carrots, peas, onion, and celery.

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How to Make Fried Brown Rice

Serving: 4 servings

Ingredients

1½ cup long grain brown rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoon of sesame oil divided
1½ pound supermarket rotisserie chicken boned, skinned, and shredded
1 large carrot diced
1 stick of celery sliced
1 piece of ginger peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves
2 cups broccoli separated into florets
1 big white onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
½ cup of frozen peas
¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce (or to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Soak rice

Soak the brown rice in two cups of water for an hour. Separate the rice and remaining water and set both aside

Step 2: Cook rice

Heat water in a small pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and the rice and stir. Simmer over medium heat until all water has evaporated, stirring regularly. Lower heat to a minimum, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir and cover again. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Rice should be firm but cooked-through (al dente).

Step 3: Assemble

Heat the remaining oil over high heat in a 3 quart [3 litros] pot. Add chicken and brown, stirring to cook evenly. Add carrot, celery, and ginger, and stir vigorously for half a minute. Add broccoli and garlic and stir for half a minute. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and peas. Cook, stirring until they are heated through.
Add rice and cook, stirring until everything is mixed well. Stir in soy sauce to taste. Cook, stirring until everything is heated through.