Kickin' Garlic Chicken and Fried Rice

This "mock" baked garlic chicken has some spice. Easy homemade take-out. 

Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
4 tbsp. of brown sugar
1 tsp. of red pepper flakes
3 tbsp. of sesame oil
2 tbsp. of soy sauce
Salt & Pepper




Preheat oven to 450. Line a glass baking dish with foil. Line chicken breasts on foil. Season with salt and pepper. 
Heat sesame oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until browned. Add the brown sugar and stir to mix. Add the red pepper flakes and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly and pour on top chicken. Bake for 30 minutes. 
Remove from oven and remove burnt bits on top of chicken. Spoon liquid mixture all over chicken and serve. 




Fried Rice
3 cups of cooked rice
1 cup of frozen mixed peas and carrots
3 tbsp. of sesame oil
2 eggs
1 small onion, chopped fine
Salt and pepper to taste


Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the peas and carrots, breaking up frozen bits. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Move the veggies to one side and scramble the eggs on the other. Once eggs are cooked, pour in the rice and fry over medium-high heat your preference! Top with salt and pepper to taste.