Barley Free Chicken Fried Rice with Coconut Aminos

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Barley Free Chicken Fried Rice with Coconut Aminos

Fried rice is one of those weeknight heroes that delivers serious flavor with minimal effort, and this version is no exception. The secret weapon here is coconut aminos, which brings that deep, savory, slightly sweet umami punch you expect from traditional soy sauce — without any grain-based ingredients that could sneak barley into your bowl. Standard soy sauce and many bottled stir-fry sauces are off the table for anyone avoiding barley, so swapping in coconut aminos is a genuinely smart move that doesn't sacrifice a single bit of flavor. Jasmine rice, chicken breast, carrots, celery, and fresh ginger round out a lineup that's clean, wholesome, and completely satisfying. The technique matters too — day-old rice pressed against a screaming-hot wok gives you those lightly toasted, slightly crispy grains that make restaurant fried rice so irresistible. A finish of bright scallion greens and optional cilantro keeps everything feeling fresh rather than heavy. This is the kind of dish you'll want on permanent weeknight rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½-inch pieces
3 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled (day-old preferred)
3 tbsp coconut aminos
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2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
2
Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until the undersides are golden. Stir and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes more, until the chicken is opaque throughout and registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

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