High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Indulge in this High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice, where tender chicken, fluffy rice, crunchy veggies, and the aroma of garlic combine to create a delectable dish that’s both satisfying and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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
Additional Ingredients:
- 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)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for chicken coating)
- 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch to coat evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until crispy, then set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same pan, cook minced garlic until fragrant.
- Scramble the eggs: Push garlic aside, pour in beaten eggs, and cook until just set.
- Stir-fry everything: Add rice, peas, carrots, green onions, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry to combine.
- Bring back the chicken: Return crispy chicken to the pan, toss to combine.
- Finish and serve: Season with black pepper, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice, High Protein Recipe, Asian Stir-Fry
