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High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

A delightful one-pan meal featuring crispy garlic chicken and fluffy fried rice, packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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 stalks 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)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch to coat.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Push the garlic to one side and scramble the eggs until soft curds form.
  3. Add the cooked rice, peas, carrots, and green onions; stir in the soy and oyster sauce, breaking up rice clumps.
  4. Mix in the crispy chicken and coat everything evenly.
  5. Finish with black pepper, taste for seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu to change things up. For extra crunch, top it with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.