Name: Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium); 3 cups cooked brown rice (day-old, refrigerated); 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn); 0.5 cup chopped onion; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 0.25 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

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Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

A healthy and flavorful garlic chicken fried rice recipe, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Packed with protein and vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, Main Course

Servings 4 people

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

1 Wok or large skillet
1 Cutting board
1 Knife

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)

Rice

3 cups cooked brown rice (day-old, refrigerated)

Vegetables

1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
0.5 cup chopped onion

Other

2 tbsp sesame oil
0.25 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with minced garlic and soy sauce. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes, 2 cloves garlic, minced
Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned.
0.5 cup chopped onion
Add chopped onion and mixed vegetables to the wok. Stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly tender.
3 cups cooked brown rice (day-old, refrigerated)
Add the cooked brown rice to the wok. Stir-fry everything together, breaking up any clumps of rice.
1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.