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Easy Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This easy chicken and veggie fried rice recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights, offering a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together in a flash. It’s the perfect solution for transforming leftover chicken and rice into something exciting, ensuring nothing goes to waste while delivering maximum flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner after a long day or a clever way to repurpose ingredients, this fried rice hits all the right notes. It’s packed with vibrant vegetables and savory chicken, making it a complete meal in one pan that the whole family will enjoy.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked day-old white rice (cold rice is essential for best texture)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

  • Instructions

    1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften and become translucent.

    2. Stir in the minced garlic and frozen mixed vegetables. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

    3. Add the diced cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to heat the chicken through.

    4. Push the chicken and vegetables to one side of the skillet, creating a clear space. Add the cold, day-old rice to the empty side. Break up any clumps with your spatula and let it heat for about 1 minute before stirring it into the chicken and vegetable mixture.

    5. Create another clear space in the skillet. Pour the lightly beaten eggs into this space and scramble them quickly with your spatula until they are just set, about 1 minute. Once cooked, break them into smaller pieces and stir them into the rest of the fried rice.

    6. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the entire mixture. Sprinkle with ground white pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the sauces. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until everything is well combined and heated through.

    7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with sliced green onions before serving.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: stir-fry
    • Cuisine: asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving

    Keywords: fried rice, chicken, vegetables, easy, weeknight, leftovers, quick, dinner, asian, one pan