High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
This High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is a nutritious, flavor-packed dish combining tender chicken breast, crispy rice, and savory garlic. Perfect for a satisfying meal prep or quick weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers on both taste and health.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Stir-fry
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- Garlic (minced)
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Olive oil
- Eggs
- Carrots (julienned)
- Peas
- Green onions (sliced)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Cut into bite-sized pieces, season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- Scramble Eggs: Cook in the same pan, set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Cook garlic, carrots, and peas until tender.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice, press down to crisp, cook 5–7 mins.
- Combine: Return chicken and eggs, add soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or sesame oil drizzle.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef.
- Low-carb? Use cauliflower rice.
