Description
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful and protein-packed dish that combines tender chicken, garlic-infused rice, and a medley of vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 2 eggs, lightly scrambled
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional):
- Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Prepare Rice: In the same pan, add minced garlic, green peas, and diced carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cold cooked rice to the pan along with the cooked chicken. Stir in the scrambled eggs and mix well.
- Add Sauce: Pour soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes over the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish and Serve: Stir-fry everything together until well combined and heated through. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms.
- For an extra kick of heat, increase the amount of chili flakes or add a splash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg