Description
High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful dish that will elevate your dining experience. This recipe combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and vibrant vegetables with perfectly crispy jasmine rice for an unforgettable meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein to keep you energized throughout the day. With customizable ingredients and a delightful crunch, this fried rice is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 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 as per package instructions; spread on a baking sheet to cool.
- In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat and scramble the eggs until just set; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return cooled rice to the pan along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce; mix well.
- Fold in scrambled eggs and toss everything together with chopped green onions and sesame oil for another minute.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 230mg