Description
A delicious high-protein crispy garlic chicken fried rice recipe combining tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, scrambled eggs, and flavorful seasonings for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Grains
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Oils & Sauces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Spices & Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Set Chicken Aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to keep warm.
- Add Remaining Oil: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to prepare for cooking vegetables and eggs.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add diced carrots and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally until tender and heated through.
- Scramble Eggs: Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, crack the eggs into the empty space, and scramble until fully cooked (2-3 minutes).
- Combine Eggs and Vegetables: Mix scrambled eggs with the cooked vegetables evenly in the skillet.
- Add Rice: Add cooked brown rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Incorporate Chicken and Seasonings: Stir in cooked chicken, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes thoroughly.
- Stir-Fry Together: Continue stir-frying for 3-5 minutes to ensure the rice is heated through, coated with seasonings, and develops crispy spots.
- Remove from Heat: Once the rice has crispy textures in spots, take the skillet off the heat.
- Add Garnishes: Stir in chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the flavorful, high-protein crispy garlic chicken fried rice.
Notes
- Use day-old brown rice for best texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste or substitute with tamari for gluten-free option.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables with your favorites or what is available.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the skillet during stir-frying.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for meal prep or family-sized portions.
