Description
Garlic Chicken Fried Brown Rice is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with tender chicken pieces, aromatic garlic, and wholesome brown rice. It’s a healthier twist on traditional fried rice and comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Let cool slightly or use leftover rice.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped carrots and cook for about 3 minutes, until slightly tender. Stir in green onions and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs into the center. Scramble until cooked through, then mix with vegetables.
- Add cooked brown rice and chicken back into the skillet. Pour soy sauce over the mixture and stir everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Using day-old brown rice helps prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
- Add frozen peas or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
