Description
This Crispy Saucy Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a delicious and satisfying Asian-inspired dish that combines crispy chicken in a flavorful sauce with a side of savory fried rice loaded with vegetables. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Saucy Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, sliced
For the Vegetable Fried Rice:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Crispy Saucy Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and coat with cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs. Fry in vegetable oil until crispy and golden. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until coated evenly.
- Cook the Vegetable Fried Rice: Sauté onion and carrots, then add peas and rice. Push to the side, scramble eggs, and mix all together. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Serve: Plate the saucy chicken over the fried rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Leftover rice is ideal for fried rice for better texture.
- For a spicier dish, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Chicken can be substituted with shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with rice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1140 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg