High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
Enjoy High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice in just 30 minutes. Crispy chicken, veggies, and savory rice for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice preferably day-old
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying e.g., avocado or canola
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds chili oil, or sriracha
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, a pinch of soy sauce, and a bit of cornstarch. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Fry Chicken: In a hot pan with oil, fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add peas and carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Scramble Eggs: Push veggies aside. Add eggs to the center of the pan. Scramble and mix with vegetables.
- Add Rice: Stir in cooked rice, breaking apart clumps. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Season: Add soy sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Finish: Fold in crispy chicken and chopped green onions.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
🍽 Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg