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A bowl of flavorful Garlic Chicken Fried Rice with chicken, peas, carrots, and green onions.

Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

A simple 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 people
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
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice cold, day-old rice is best
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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 cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and stir-fry until fragrant and the onion is softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Push the garlic and onion to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until just cooked. Break up the eggs.
  5. Add the cooked rice, cooked chicken, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and oyster sauce (if using) to the wok. Stir-fry, breaking up any clumps of rice, until everything is heated through and well combined, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the thawed peas and carrots and cook for another minute until heated through.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions.

Notes

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

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