Fried Rice With Crispy Chicken Recipe
Make Fried Rice With Crispy Chicken Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chicken
For the Fried Rice
Method
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the hot oil. Fry for 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
For the Fried Rice
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 6
Add Rice and Peas
Stir in the cooked rice and peas. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- 7
Season the Rice
Pour soy sauce over the rice mixture, adding salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Add Green Onions
Add sliced green onions and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- 9
Serve
Serve the fried rice topped with the crispy chicken, and enjoy your meal!
