High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender marinated chicken, crispy garlic, mixed vegetables, and fluffy rice, all seasoned with flavorful spices and sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Marinated Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Fried Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate and Coat the Chicken: Toss diced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Let it sit while preparing other ingredients.
- Get the Garlic Crispy: Fry thinly sliced garlic until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry marinated chicken until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: Cook beaten eggs in the same pan. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry Veggies and Rice: Cook mixed veggies, add rice, and stir-fry to crisp.
- Season and Combine: Add sauces, spices, and cooked ingredients. Mix well.
- Serve and Sprinkle: Top with crispy garlic before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Chicken Fried Rice, High Protein, Asian-inspired, Garlic Chicken
