Description
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Asian dish. Packed with flavor and protein, it’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Garlic:
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups cooked and chilled brown or white rice
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Crispy Garlic: Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic, and cook until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Chicken and Rice: Season chicken, cook in the skillet, add eggs, rice, peas, carrots, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix well.
- Finish: Stir in green onions, top with crispy garlic and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- Experiment with protein options like tofu, shrimp, or ground turkey.
- For extra heat, add sriracha or chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
