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Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken served with Shrimp Fried Rice in a colorful bowl

Honey Garlic Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice

This comforting dish combines tender honey garlic chicken with shrimp and flavorful fried rice, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces Use skin-on chicken for more flavor.
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Can substitute with another protein like tofu.

Rice

  • 3 cups cooked rice Use cold leftover rice for best texture.

Eggs

  • 2 eggs, scrambled Adds richness to the fried rice.

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil For cooking chicken.
  • 1 tbsp butter Adds flavor when cooking shrimp.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Provides essential flavor.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Cooking Chicken

  • Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Cooking Shrimp

  • Add butter and shrimp to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Making the Sauce

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together soysauce, honey, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet and allow to simmer until thickened.

Frying Rice

  • In another skillet, heat oil and add cooked rice and scrambled eggs. Stir until warm and slightly crispy.

Combining

  • Serve chicken and shrimp mixture over fried rice.

Garnishing

  • Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Ensure the rice is cold to avoid clumping. Experiment with sweetness in the sauce and consider add-ins like seasonal vegetables for variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Honey Garlic Chicken, Protein Packed Meal, Shrimp Fried Rice
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