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This garlic fried rice is a quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor. The combination of well marinated chicken, fragrant rice, and aromatic vegetables is simply irresistible. To get a detailed step by step guide to my fried garlic recipe, click here. 

Prepare your chicken:

One of the best kept secrets of Chinese restaurant cooking is velveting. This technique allows your protein, chicken, beef, pork or seafood to remain moist and tender while you cook it in your dishes. Today, we will use chicken breast for this recipe.

1. Slice chicken into bite size pieces
2. Place chicken in a bowl, add 1-2 tbsp cornstarch and water
3. Massage meat until no water or cornstarch is visible
4. Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and  rice cooking wine
5. Use hands to mix well until ingredients are fully incorporated
6. Allow to marinate for 20 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fried garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Garlic infused oil

Instructions:

1. Prep the Rice: If your rice is cold, warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop.
2. Heat the Oil: Heat a griddle over medium-high heat with a drizzle of garlic oil.
3. Scramble the Egg: Add the beaten egg to the hot pan and scramble it until just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Sauté the Garlic: Add the fresh minced garlic and the fried garlic to the griddle and sauté until fragrant.
5. Cook the Chicken: Add chicken to the griddle and cook before combining with the sautéed aromatics.
6. Add the Rice: Add the cooked rice to the griddle and stir-fry until heated through.
7. Season and Mix: Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to the rice and stir to combine.
8. Add the Egg: Add the scrambled egg to the rice and stir to combine.
9. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.

Tips for the Perfect Garlic Fried Rice:

• Use Day-Old Rice: Day-old rice tends to fry up better, as it’s drier and less sticky.
• Don’t Overcrowd theGriddle/Pan: If you overcrowd the griddle, the rice will steam instead of fry.
• Medium High Heat: Cook the rice over medium high heat to achieve a crispy texture.
• Experiment with Veggies: Add your favorite vegetables like peas, carrots, or corn for a colorful and nutritious meal.

This dish should be permeated through and through with layers of garlic flavor. Between the garlic oil, fried garlic and fresh garlic, the vampires will definitely stay away. Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make garlic fried rice! Click here to check out the Weber Slate Griddle with the carbon steel non coated cook top.