Crispy Garlic Chicken Rice (30-Minute Dinner)
This unique recipe transforms everyday chicken and rice into a crispy, garlicky delight with a Pakistani-inspired twist using cumin, chili garlic sauce, and fried garlic crisps for extra crunch and flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines juicy cornstarch-coated chicken, fluffy basmati rice, scrambled eggs, and vibrant veggies tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or your blog’s quick meal section.yeyfood+1
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced into bite-sized piecesdailyeasymeals+1
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice (day-old or cold for best texture)spice.alibaba+1
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (plus 4 more thinly sliced for crisping)thehappyfoodie+1
- 2 large eggs, beatenjaroflemons+1
- 1 cup mixed veggies (peas, carrots, diced bell peppers)dailyeasymeals+1
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauceyeyfood+1
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (for heat)
- 1 tsp ground cumin (unique spice twist)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (like vegetable or avocado)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt, black pepper, and green onions for garnishtwoclovesinapot+1
- Optional: 1 tsp rice vinegar for tang
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes.yeyfood+1
- Crisp the chicken and garlic: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or pan over high heat. Fry sliced garlic until golden (1 minute), remove and set aside. Add chicken; stir-fry 5-7 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Remove.thehappyfoodie+1
- Scramble and sauté: In the same pan, add beaten eggs and scramble (1 minute). Add minced garlic, veggies; stir-fry 2 minutes until tender.jaroflemons+1
- Combine and finish: Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir in remaining soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar. Return chicken and fried garlic crisps; toss 3-4 minutes until heated and flavorful.dailyeasymeals+2
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
