Description
High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a delightful weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, fragrant garlic, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying experience. The highlight of this dish is its crispy jasmine rice, which provides a unique texture that elevates the overall flavor profile. It’s not only quick and easy to make in under an hour but also customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
- In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Scramble the beaten eggs until just set and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cooled rice along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce until evenly coated.
- Fold in scrambled eggs gently.
- Add chopped green onions and sesame oil; stir for another minute before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg