Description
This High-Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and delicious meal combining tender, crispy chicken with flavorful garlic, nutritious brown rice, and vibrant vegetables, all perfectly seasoned and ready in just 25 minutes. A perfect weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Fresh green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Pantry & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until it turns browned and crispy. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Scramble Eggs: Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs, breaking them into small pieces, until fully cooked.
- Add Rice and Veggies: Stir in the cooked brown rice along with the frozen peas and carrots into the skillet. Mix everything together evenly to combine with the eggs and garlic.
- Season: Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning flavors.
- Add Chicken: Return the cooked crispy chicken to the skillet. Stir continuously to thoroughly combine and heat through all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your flavorful and high-protein fried rice!
Notes
- Use day-old cooked rice for best texture to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to control the saltiness to your preference.
- Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or corn for more variety.
- For extra crispiness, cook chicken in a slightly higher heat but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Brown rice makes the dish more nutritious compared to white rice.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thigh meat for more juiciness.
