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Garlic Chicken Fried Rice on a serving plate

Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe| Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Looking for a complete meal in one dish? With my garlic chicken fried rice, you can enjoy protein, carbs, and veggies- all in one simple recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 222

Ingredients

For Chicken Marination

  • 1 large-size Boneless Chicken Breast Cubed
  • ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
  • ½ tsp / 1 g Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp / 5 ml Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp / 8 g All-Purpose Flour

For Cooking Eggs

  • 2 large-size Eggs
  • Salt A Pinch
  • 2 tbsp / 30 ml Vegetable Oil

For Cooking Fried Rice

  • 2 tbsp / 30 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp / 16 g Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Chili Flakes
  • ½ cup / 64 g Carrots Diced
  • ½ cup / 75 g Frozen Peas
  • 2 cups / 370 g Leftover Rice
  • Salt To Taste
  • ½ tsp / 1 g Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp / 5 ml Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp / 5 ml Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp / 12 g Spring Onion

Instructions

Marinate The Chicken

  • Take a large mixing bowl with 1 large boneless chicken breast cut into cubes in it.
  • Season the chicken with ½ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
  • Add 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour to coat the chicken.
  • Using a spoon, mix the chicken cubes with the seasonings and flour until they are fully coated. Set it aside for later use.

Scramble The Eggs

  • In a small mixing bowl, crack 2 large eggs into it.
  • Add a pinch of salt to season the eggs.
  • Using a fork, whisk the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
  • Place a large frying pan on the stove over high heat.
  • Pour 2 tbsp of vegetable oil into the pan.
  • Add the egg mixture to the hot oil.
  • Wait for the eggs to firm up a little, and as they start setting, use a spatula to break them into small pieces.
  • Remove the scrambled eggs from the pan and transfer them to a plate for later use.

Cook The Chicken

  • Place the frying pan back on the stove over high heat.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the pan.
  • Add 2 tbsp of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes to the hot oil. Fry the mixture for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked.

Saute The Vegetables

  • Add ½ cup of diced carrots and ½ cup of frozen peas to the chicken.
  • Stir the chicken and veggie mixture for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add Leftover Rice and Eggs

  • Add the cooked rice to the pan,
  • Use a spatula to gently mix the vegetables, chicken, and rice.
  • Sprinkle salt to taste and ½ tsp of black pepper over the rice.
  • Add 1 tsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of sesame oil to the dish.
  • Add the scrambled eggs back into the pan and stir them through the rice and veggies.

Garnish, Serve and Enjoy!

  • Garnish the dish with 2 tablespoons of spring onion and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  • For presentation, use a small bowl to shape the rice before flipping it onto a plate.
  • Serve hot, and enjoy the delicious garlic chicken fried rice!