How to Make Garlic Chicken Fried Brown Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic chicken fried brown rice is a delicious and wholesome dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, fragrant garlic, and nutty brown rice. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover cooked chicken and rice, and it comes together quickly for a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

First, the chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, which infuses it with a rich and savory taste. The brown rice provides a nutty and ch...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup green onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chicken, bell pepper, green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice; cook and stir to heat through. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar and peas, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Return the chicken mixture to the skillet and stir to blend with the rice and heat through before serving.
  • Nutrition

    444 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 701mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 488mg