Name: High-Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots; Fresh green onions, chopped (for garnish); 2 cups cooked brown rice; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This High-Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender, crispy chicken with nutritious brown rice, vegetables, and scrambled eggs, all infused with garlic and soy sauce. Perfect for a balanced and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Oil

2 chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables and Aromatics

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Fresh green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Rice and Eggs

2 cups cooked brown rice
2 eggs, beaten

Seasonings

3 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic 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 until fully cooked, breaking them into small pieces.
Add Rice and Veggies: Stir in the cooked brown rice along with the frozen peas and carrots, mixing everything evenly to combine the flavors.
Season: Add soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring continuously to ensure all ingredients are well-coated and flavorful.
Add Chicken: Return the crispy cooked chicken to the skillet and stir well until everything is evenly mixed and heated through.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving hot.

Notes

Use day-old cooked rice for best texture to avoid soggy fried rice.
You can substitute brown rice with white rice if preferred.
Adjust soy sauce and seasoning to taste for lower sodium options.
Vegetables can be swapped or added as desired, such as bell peppers or corn.
Make sure to not overcook garlic to prevent bitterness.