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Easy Garlic Chicken Fried Rice Recipe – Quick Homemade Comfort Food Dinner

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This Garlic Chicken Fried Rice is packed with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, colorful vegetables, and bold garlic flavor. Finished with eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this hearty comfort meal is simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice, chilled
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Green onions or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, garlic, a small drizzle of oil, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker and mix well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  3. About 20 minutes before serving, scramble eggs in a skillet and set aside.
  4. Add mixed vegetables into the slow cooker and stir gently.
  5. Add chilled cooked rice and break apart any clumps, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil until evenly coated.
  7. Add scrambled eggs and gently combine.
  8. Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for the best texture and flavor.
  • Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be substituted for a lighter option.
  • Add shrimp or beef for a mixed-protein variation.
  • A splash of extra soy sauce can be added before serving if desired.

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