Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Garlic Chicken Fried Rice:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Ensure the rice is cooked and cooled. Leftover rice works best.
   • Dice the chicken breast.
   • Mince the garlic and chop the onion.
   • Beat the eggs.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
   • Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables:
   • In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
   • Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
   • Add the mixed vegetables and cook for a few minutes until they are tender.
4. Cook the Eggs:
   • Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs on the other side.
   • Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through, then mix them with the vegetables.
5. Combine Everything:
   • Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir well to combine with the vegetables and eggs.
   • Add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
6. Season the Rice:
   • Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice mixture.
   • Drizzle the sesame oil and stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped green onions.
   • Serve hot.

Tips:

• Cold rice: Using cold rice helps prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
• Variations: You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
• Protein: Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for different variations.

Enjoy your homemade Garlic Chicken Fried Rice!