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One-Skillet Fried Garlic Chicken and Rice

Close-up of One-Skillet Fried Chicken Rice topped with crispy chicken pieces and green onions.
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Cook flavorful fried garlic chicken and rice entirely in one skillet for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the grains slightly.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir once.
  7. Cover the skillet tightly, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil and black pepper. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can use leftover cooked rice and skip the simmering step, adding the cooked rice in step 6 along with the sesame oil in step 7.
  • If you prefer a crispier chicken texture, sear the chicken until very brown before removing it in step 2.

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