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Easy High-Protein Chicken Fried Rice Recipe with Garlic Butter Drizzle for Quick Healthy Meals

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A quick and satisfying chicken fried rice recipe featuring a rich garlic butter drizzle, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep. This high-protein dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and a savory finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: chop chicken, mince garlic, slice green onions, and measure peas and carrots. Ensure cooked rice is cold and separated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, stir-fry until golden and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. Add more oil if needed, pour in beaten eggs, stir gently until just set but still tender. Remove and set aside with chicken.
  4. Add remaining oil to pan, toss in minced garlic, cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add peas and carrots, stir-fry until heated through and tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
  5. Add cold rice, stir-fry vigorously to break up clumps. Return chicken and eggs to pan. Pour soy sauce evenly over mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Stir in sliced green onions and drizzle sesame oil. Toss to combine (1-2 minutes).
  7. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant and golden (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
  8. Plate the fried rice and spoon warm garlic butter drizzle evenly over the top. Sprinkle red chili flakes if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice to prevent mushiness and achieve perfect frying texture. Keep heat medium-high to avoid steaming or burning. Cook in batches if pan overcrowded. Watch garlic closely when making butter drizzle to avoid bitterness. Scramble eggs separately for tender texture. Adjust soy sauce and pepper to taste.

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