Description
This Protein-Packed Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines diced chicken breast, brown rice, and colorful vegetables stir-fried with aromatic garlic and onion. Enhanced with soy and oyster sauces, and finished with sesame oil and green onions, it makes a nutritious and satisfying meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Rice & Oils
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (preferably chilled)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Seasonings & Sauces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Scramble the eggs: Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until fully cooked. Then combine the eggs with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Add rice and stir-fry: Add the chilled brown rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry the mixture for about 3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
- Combine all ingredients: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooked chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add green onions and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the sliced green onions, and combine thoroughly. Serve the chicken fried rice warm, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Using chilled, day-old brown rice helps prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variation.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste to control sodium levels.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped roasted peanuts or cashews as garnish.
- Ensure the skillet or wok is hot enough before adding ingredients to achieve perfect stir-fry texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken fried rice, protein-packed fried rice, healthy fried rice, brown rice chicken recipe, quick chicken dinner
