Description
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy outer layer, flavorful jasmine or basmati rice, and a medley of vegetables, all stir-fried together with a garlicky twist.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp cornstarch
For the Fried Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (preferably day-old)
- 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 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch for an even coating.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry coated chicken until golden and crispy.
- Sauté the Garlic: Cook minced garlic until fragrant.
- Scramble the Eggs: Cook beaten eggs until just set.
- Stir-fry Everything: Combine rice, peas, carrots, and green onions with sauces.
- Bring Back the Chicken: Add the crispy chicken back into the pan.
- Finish and Serve: Season with black pepper, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: High Protein, Chicken Fried Rice, Asian Cuisine, Crispy Chicken
