Description
Enjoy a protein-packed and flavorful meal with this High Protein Crispy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice. The combination of tender chicken, crispy rice, and aromatic garlic makes this dish a satisfying and delicious choice for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 2 eggs, lightly scrambled
Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan, add diced chicken, and cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic, green peas, and carrots until tender.
- Add Rice and Eggs: Stir in cooked rice, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Cook until heated through.
- Combine: Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra crunch, you can sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg