High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice – Chicken Stirfry Easy Recipe
This high protein crispy garlic chicken fried rice has saved my weeknights more times than I can count. Between work, errands, and the occasional 'oops, forgot to meal prep again' moment, I needed something fast. But not boring. Not something that tastes like it came from a freezer box. I’m talking real flavor, real crunch, and enough protein to keep me from raiding the pantry an hour later.
Let’s be real – fried rice is already a genius way to use up leftovers. Toss in some crispy garlic chicken and suddenly it becomes dinner royalty. The kind of dish you eat straight out of the pan because, well, why dirty another plate? The toasted sesame oil gives it that cozy depth, while soy sauce and garlic pull everything together like a late-night kitchen jam session.
This one’s fast enough for a Tuesday night, but you’ll probably be tempted to show it off to guests, too. And honestly, I wouldn’t blame you. We’ve got crunch, we’ve got flavor, we’ve got protein—what else could you want in one skillet?
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and crispy on the edges—about 5–7 minutes.
- Toss in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan and pour the eggs into the other side. Scramble them until just cooked, then mix with the chicken.
- Add the cold rice, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Stir everything together and break up any clumps of rice.
- Add peas and carrots and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
- Top with sliced green onions and serve hot.