Description
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken pieces with crispy vegetables and fluffy rice, all seasoned with garlic and soy sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for chicken coating)
- 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat oil and stir-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add rice and stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Push the rice to one side of the skillet and scramble the eggs on the other side. Mix everything together and add peas, carrots, green onions, and cooked chicken.
- Season and Serve: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and mix well. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- For an extra kick of flavor, sprinkle with a dash of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg