Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
- š 600g diced chicken breast (raw)
- š° 1.5 tsp onion powder
- š§ 1.5 tsp garlic powder + 8 garlic cloves (diced)
- š¶ļø 1 tsp black pepper
- š§ 120ml soy sauce (35ml for chicken, 35ml for rice, 50ml for sauce)
- š„ 300g frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- š„ 2 whole eggs + 150g egg whites (or 4 eggs total)
- šæ 45g spring onion (30g white part, 15g green part)
- š 560g day-old cooked white rice
- š¾ 10ml sesame oil
- šÆ 65g honey
- š 50g reduced sugar ketchup or tomato sauce
- š¶ 20ml rice wine vinegar
- š½ 1 tsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 80ml water
A delicious, Asian-inspired main course perfect for meal prep, combining honey-glazed chicken, savory fried rice, and packed with nutritious vegetables and eggs.
Discover a delicious, Asian-inspired main course perfect for meal prep: Healthy High Protein Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice. This recipe blends tender, honey-glazed chicken with savory fried rice packed with vegetables and eggs for a nutritious meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
š 600g diced chicken breast (raw)
š° 1.5 tsp onion powder
š§ 1.5 tsp garlic powder + 8 garlic cloves (diced)
š¶ļø 1 tsp black pepper
š§ 120ml soy sauce (35ml for chicken, 35ml for rice, 50ml for sauce)
š„ 300g frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
š„ 2 whole eggs + 150g egg whites (or 4 eggs total)
šæ 45g spring onion (30g white part, 15g green part)
š 560g day-old cooked white rice
š¾ 10ml sesame oil
šÆ 65g honey
š 50g reduced sugar ketchup or tomato sauce
š¶ 20ml rice wine vinegar
š½ 1 tsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 80ml water
Instructions
1- Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix the diced chicken breast with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and soy sauce.
Set aside to let the flavors meld.
2- Prepare the Fried Rice Base:
Heat a pan over high heat and add the frozen mixed vegetables.
Pour in the eggs and egg whites.
Stir and cook until scrambled and set.
3- Add Rice and Seasonings:
Add the white part of the spring onions.
Incorporate the day-old cooked white rice and pour in more soy sauce.
Stir until well mixed and heated through.
4- Finish the Fried Rice:
Remove from heat and add the green part of the spring onions and sesame oil.
Mix thoroughly.
5- Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce:
In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup/tomato sauce, and rice wine vinegar.
Stir until blended.
6- Cook the Chicken:
- Over medium-high heat, cook the marinated chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
7- Glaze the Chicken:
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken.
Stir in the cornflour and water mixture and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
8- Assemble the Dish:
Distribute the chicken evenly over the fried rice.
Garnish with fresh green spring onion and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
9- Divide for Meal Prep:
- Portion the meal into 4 servings and transfer to meal prep containers for easy storage.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 543
Protein: 50g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Fats: 8g
Equipment: Pan, mixing bowls, spatula, meal prep containers
Cooking Tips:
Use day-old rice for the best fried rice texture.
Alternate between white and green parts of spring onions to balance flavors.
Ensure the honey garlic sauce thickens properly for a glossy finish.
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