🌶️ Full of bold, savory flavors, this Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken & Sesame Fried Rice is a fiery and satisfying meal. Tender chicken bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with aromatic sesame fried rice and a creamy garlic-chili yogurt drizzle, makes for a comforting yet vibrant dinner. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp chili paste or red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
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🍚 Sesame Fried Rice
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 cup mixed veggies (carrots, peas, and corn work well)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Creamy Garlic-Chili Drizzle
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp chili paste or sriracha (more or less depending on your spice preference)
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp lime juice 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and chili paste, sautéing until fragrant.
• Toss in chicken chunks and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Keep warm.
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2. Prepare the Sesame Fried Rice
• Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in mixed veggies and cook until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
• Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
• Toss well, cooking until the rice is hot and evenly seasoned.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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3. Make the Creamy Garlic-Chili Drizzle
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, chili paste, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
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4. Assemble the Plate
• Spoon sesame fried rice into bowls.
• Top with spicy garlic butter chicken.
• Drizzle with creamy garlic-chili yogurt sauce.
• Garnish with chopped green onions or pickled cucumber slices for added freshness.
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✨ A flavorful, creamy dish that brings spice, richness, and freshness to your table.
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