Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Fried Rice:

Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Prepare the Ingredients: Before starting, make sure all the ingredients are prepared and ready to go. Cold rice works best for fried rice because it’s less sticky and easier to fry. If you don’t have day-old rice, you can spread freshly cooked rice on a baking sheet and let it cool in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it’s fully cooked and browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until they become fragrant and the onions turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Cook the Eggs: Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Let the eggs set slightly before scrambling them with a spatula. Mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetables.
Combine Everything: Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir everything together, making sure the rice gets evenly mixed with the vegetables and eggs.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce (if using), and ground black pepper. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined and heated through.
Garnish and Serve: Once everything is well mixed and heated, turn off the heat. Stir in the chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
Serve the Garlic Chicken Fried Rice hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Use Day-Old Rice: Freshly cooked rice tends to be too moist and sticky, which can result in a mushy fried rice. Day-old rice is drier and separates better when fried.
High Heat Cooking: Fried rice should be cooked on high heat to get that characteristic smoky flavor. Be sure to stir constantly to prevent burning.
Customize Your Vegetables: Feel free to add or substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand. Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and zucchini are great options.
Add Protein Variety: You can swap chicken with shrimp, beef, pork, or even tofu for a vegetarian version.
Adjust to Taste: The soy sauce and oyster sauce provide saltiness, so be sure to taste your fried rice before adding extra salt.