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A bowl of Garlic Chicken Fried Rice topped with chopped green onions, ready to eat.

Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and flavorful garlic chicken fried rice recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Fried Rice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 cups cooked rice cold, day-old rice is best
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until cooked. Break up the eggs and mix them with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked rice and the cooked chicken to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice, until everything is heated through.
  7. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Stir well to combine and coat the rice evenly.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For best results, use cold, day-old rice. This helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.