Description
A sweet and savory one-pan dish featuring tender honey garlic glazed chicken, golden fried rice, green peas, and scrambled eggs — all tossed together in a flavorful, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté diced chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add green peas and cook for 2 minutes.
- Push peas and garlic to one side and scramble the eggs in the empty space until just set.
- Add cooked rice and mix everything together. Pour in the honey soy sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine well.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and top with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture and avoid clumping.
- Add a dash of chili sauce if you like a spicy kick.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water to revive texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken fried rice, easy fried rice with peas, weeknight chicken rice stir-fry