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High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and protein-packed fried rice dish with crispy chicken and fragrant garlic, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (preferably day-old)

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil

Vegetables

  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed

Green Onions

  • 3 pieces green onions, sliced

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Sauces

  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Cornstarch

  • 1 tsp cornstarch for chicken coating

Water

  • 1 tbsp water for cornstarch slurry

Instructions 

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch to coat evenly.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, cook chicken until crispy, then set aside.
  • Add remaining oil, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then push to side.
  • Return chicken to pan, toss to combine, season with black pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crunch, ensure chicken is coated with cornstarch and cooked until crispy.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, Fried Rice