Savory High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Savory High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe is perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and chilled rice
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mixed vegetables carrots, peas, corn
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch for chicken
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Place diced chicken in bowl. Add salt, pepper and cornstarch. Mix well to coat evenly.
Heat the Pan
- Heat one tablespoon oil in wok. Make sure pan is very hot before adding chicken.
Cook the Chicken
- Add chicken in single layer. Cook without stirring for two minutes to develop crispy crust.
Flip and Finish Cooking
- Stir chicken and cook until fully done. Remove from pan and set aside.
Cook the Garlic
- Add remaining oil to pan. Add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Scramble the Eggs
- Push garlic to side. Crack eggs into pan. Scramble quickly until fully cooked.
Add Vegetables
- Add mixed vegetables to pan. Stir fry for two to three minutes until slightly tender.
Add the Rice
- Add cold rice to pan. Break clumps gently. Stir well to combine evenly.
Add Sauces
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Stir well so rice absorbs flavors evenly.
Return Chicken
- Add crispy chicken back into pan. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Finish and Garnish
- Cook for two more minutes on high heat. Add green onions. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Use leftover rice from previous day.
- Add chili flakes for spicy version.
- Replace chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Add bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Use low sodium soy sauce if needed.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Cook on high heat for best texture.
- Add extra egg for more protein.
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.