Description
Mouthwatering garlic chicken fried rice brings home authentic Asian comfort with bold, savory flavors packed into each spoonful. Crispy rice grains and tender chicken create a satisfying meal that will become your new favorite quick dinner solution.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
Base:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cooked white rice
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) peas
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) carrots, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature (375°F) until shimmering.
- Sauté diced chicken breast, stirring frequently, until completely cooked through and golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
- Create an empty space in the skillet and pour beaten eggs directly onto the cleared surface.
- Rapidly scramble eggs, then thoroughly incorporate with the cooked chicken pieces.
- Introduce minced garlic, vibrant peas, and diced carrots into the skillet, allowing vegetables to become tender and fragrant (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in previously cooked rice, ensuring each grain becomes evenly coated with the savory mixture.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil across the skillet, carefully mixing to distribute flavors uniformly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and modifying as needed.
- Transfer the aromatic fried rice to serving plates, garnishing with finely chopped green onions for a crisp, fresh finish.
Notes
- Prep chicken in bite-sized pieces for faster, more even cooking and better distribution throughout the dish.
- Use day-old refrigerated rice to prevent soggy texture and ensure each grain remains separate and perfectly crisp.
- Customize protein options by swapping chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef to suit different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra zesty kick and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg