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· July 27, 2017

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Recipe:⁣
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4 tbsp oil (I use avocado oil)⁣
3/4 to 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces⁣
1 1/2 cups frozen veggie blend (I use a stir fry mix with carrots, peas, tomato, and onion; I don’t even thaw them, just throw them in frozen!)⁣
2/3 cup @eatjust ⁣JUST Egg
4 cups cooked rice (I use white, long-grain, or brown may be substituted. To save time use two 8.8-ounce pouches cooked and ready-to-serve rice)⁣
3 to 4 tbsp soy sauce or replacement (I use liquid aminos)⁣
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1. To a large non-stick skillet or wok, add the oil & chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. ⁣
2. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon that allows oils and cooking juices from the chicken to remain in skillet. Set chicken to the side.⁣
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4. Push veggies to one side of the skillet, add the JUST Egg to the other side, and cook to scramble.⁣
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6. Cook for about 2 minutes, then enjoy! ⁣
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