Description
This High-Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice with a crispy texture. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
For the Fried Rice:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine or brown rice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook in oil until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the Fried Rice: Sauté garlic, add beaten eggs, then stir in rice, peas, carrots, and green onions. Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
- You can swap chicken for tofu or shrimp.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
