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High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

A flavorful and protein-packed fried rice dish featuring crispy chicken and fragrant garlic, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (preferably day-old)
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
Aromatics and oils
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
Vegetables
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 3 green onions sliced green onions
Eggs
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Sauces and seasonings
  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with cornstarch. Heat 1 tbsp oil, cook chicken until crispy, then set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Push garlic aside.
  3. Pour beaten eggs into the pan, scramble until just set. Add rice, peas, carrots, and green onions.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, then add crispy chicken. Toss to combine and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crunch, ensure chicken is coated evenly with cornstarch before frying.