🍗🍚 Garlic Chicken Fried Rice: A flavorful twist on a classic dish! Tender chicken 🍗, fragrant garlic, and fluffy rice 🍚 stir-fried to perfection.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold)
• 1 lb chicken breast (diced into small pieces)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the diced chicken and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the Aromatics:
   • In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil.
   • Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Add Vegetables:
   • Add the thawed peas and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for a few minutes until they are heated through.
4. Scramble the Eggs:
   • Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side.
   • Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
5. Combine and Stir-Fry:
   • Add the cold, cooked rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula and mix well with the vegetables and eggs.
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
6. Season the Rice:
   • Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and evenly distribute the sauce.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped green onions.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!