High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful and protein-packed dish that combines tender diced chicken, fluffy rice, and a mix of veggies, all stir-fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 2 eggs, lightly scrambled
Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan, add diced chicken, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Rice: In the same pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add cold rice, peas, and carrots. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Add Eggs and Chicken: Push rice to the side, pour in scrambled eggs, and scramble until cooked. Add cooked chicken back to the pan.
- Season and Finish: Drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg