Epic Garlic Soy Chicken Fried Rice Skillet 🍚🔥🍗
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approx. 480
🍛 Ingredients:
Main Components:
Cooked rice (preferably chilled) 🍚
Boneless chicken thighs or breasts, marinated 🍗
Scrambled eggs 🥚
Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) 🥕🌽
Green onions, chopped 🌿
For the Sauce:
Soy sauce 🍜
Garlic (minced) 🧄
Sesame oil 🌰
Brown sugar 🍯
Ginger (optional) 🌱
Black pepper 🧂
For Cooking:
Cooking oil 🛢
Salt (to taste) 🧂
🔥 Instructions:
Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pan-sear it until caramelized and cooked through, then slice. In a hot skillet, scramble eggs and set aside. Sauté veggies in oil, add the rice and stir-fry. Pour in soy sauce mix and toss well. Stir in the eggs and green onions, then top with sliced chicken. Serve hot and fresh from the pan.
💡 Notes & Variations:
Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or tempeh.
Use day-old rice for best texture.
Add chili sauce or sriracha for a spicy twist.