Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
A delightful mix of flavors and textures in a quick and customizable chicken fried rice recipe, brightened with crispy garlic and colorful veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, etc.)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then combine.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the eggs and garlic.
- Add the cooked rice and mixed vegetables to the skillet. Pour soy sauce over the top and stir everything together until well-mixed and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until everything is evenly heated and well combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving, and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture. Adjust soy sauce to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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