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Mash butter with minced garlic in a small bowl. Reserve.
Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and minced carrot. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Crack in eggs and scramble them.
Stir scrambled eggs into the vegetables.
Add cooked quinoa and fry for 1 minute.
Add tamari and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in garlic butter and keep warm on low heat.
Heat high-heat oil in a second pan over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the pan.
Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
Add tamari and garlic butter to the chicken. Toss to coat.
Stir chicken into the quinoa fried rice.
Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve.
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Cook the quinoa slightly dry and let it fry undisturbed so it crisps up golden instead of turning mushy.
A crowded pan steams the grains, so use a large skillet.
Cook the quinoa and the chicken in separate pans so the chicken does not steam the quinoa.
Regular soy sauce works if you do not need it gluten-free; coconut aminos for a soy-free version.
Swap the chicken for shrimp, diced steak, or crispy tofu.
Garlic paste (about 1 teaspoon) can replace fresh garlic in the butter.
Use a good plant butter to make it dairy-free.
Can I use regular soy sauce instead of tamari?
Yes, regular soy sauce can be used if you do not need the dish to be gluten-free.
What can I substitute for chicken?
You can substitute chicken with shrimp, diced steak, or crispy tofu.
How do I make the dish dairy-free?
Use a good plant butter to replace regular butter for a dairy-free version.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, leave out the chicken and add extra vegetables like carrot, peas, edamame, or mushrooms.
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a hot skillet with a splash of oil or microwave under a damp paper towel.
