Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

🍚🐔 Easy Chicken Fried Rice — The Weeknight Hero That Saves Dinner

Crispy rice, tender chicken, colorful veggies, and that irresistible soy‑sesame flavor — this Easy Chicken Fried Rice is proof that takeout vibes can happen right in your own kitchen.

 

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

 

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to involve 14 pans, a sink full of dishes, and a prayer that the oven timer is telling the truth. Sometimes, the best meals are the ones that practically cook themselves while you sit back and wonder why you don’t do this every night.

Enter: Easy Chicken Fried Rice.

This recipe is the definition of weeknight sanity. You’ve got leftover rice (finally a reason to celebrate yesterday’s carbs), rotisserie chicken (shortcut hero), eggs for richness, garlic and onion for depth, carrots and peas for color and crunch, and soy sauce + sesame oil for that classic fried rice flavor. It’s fast, flexible, and family‑friendly — basically the trifecta of dinner wins.

Why this recipe is a keeper:

  • Minimal effort, maximum flavor — ready in minutes.
  • Balanced meal — protein, carbs, veggies, all in one.
  • Family‑friendly — picky eaters don’t stand a chance.
  • Make‑ahead friendly — reheats beautifully.
  • Instagram‑worthy — colorful veggies + glossy rice = swoon.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “fried rice is a side dish” or team “fried rice deserves the spotlight”?

We had a rotisserie chicken from Costco and we had a leftover chicken that we had deboned. I had been making sandwiches but in an effort to try something different, I decided to make fried rice. Hopefully, you guys will like this as much as I did!

 

 

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2/3 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • soy sauce, to taste
  • sesame oil, to taste

 

 

Directions

  1. Cook the white rice according to directions. I cooked mine in a rice cooker. 
  2. In a small pot, boil carrots in water for about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, cook an additional 2 minutes and then drain.
  3. Heat wok over high heat. Pour in oil, then cook onions and garlic for 1 minute or until the onions are translucent. Next, stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. Crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. Stir in cooked rice. Shake in soy sauce and toss rice to coat. Drizzle in some sesame oil, toss to coat again.

 

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

  • Rice: Carbs + comfort.
  • Chicken: Protein powerhouse.
  • Eggs: Richness + brain fuel.
  • Carrots & peas: Fiber + vitamins.
  • Soy sauce: Umami depth.
  • Sesame oil: Nutty flavor bomb.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your fried rice extra garlicky, or more soy‑forward?

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

  • Rice hack: Use day‑old rice for best texture.
  • Egg trick: Scramble separately for fluffier bites.
  • Flavor boost: Add a splash of rice vinegar.
  • Serving suggestion: Pair with spring rolls or salad.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers — reheats beautifully.
 

🔄 Recipe Variations

  • Veggie Lovers: Add broccoli or zucchini.
  • Spicy Kick: Stir in sriracha or chili flakes.
  • Protein Swap: Use shrimp or tofu.
  • Low‑Carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice.
  • Extra Indulgent: Top with crispy bacon bits.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — shrimp, spicy, or bacon‑loaded?

 

🧒 Kid Tips

  • Call it “rainbow rice” to make it sound fun.
  • Keep spices mild for little taste buds.
  • Let kids sprinkle peas on top.
  • Serve with fruit for balance.
 

🛒 Grocery Hacks

  • Rice: Cook extra — leftovers = fried rice gold.
  • Chicken: Rotisserie = shortcut hero.
  • Veggies: Frozen peas = no chopping drama.
  • Soy sauce: Keep a big bottle — pantry MVP.
  • Sesame oil: Store in fridge to keep fresh longer.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually cook rice fresh, or save leftovers for fried rice magic?

 

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Easy Chicken Fried Rice and serve it in a fun way. Maybe it’s in lettuce cups, maybe it’s part of a family “Asian night,” maybe it’s your new Sunday tradition. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsRiceGlow so we can all drool together.

 

🥪 Leftover Remix

  • Fried Rice Burritos: Wrap in tortillas with cheese.
  • Fried Rice Soup: Add broth for cozy soup.
  • Fried Rice Omelet: Fold into eggs for breakfast.
  • Fried Rice Pizza: Spread on flatbread, top with cheese, bake.
  • Fried Rice Stuffed Peppers: Spoon into peppers, bake until tender.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into burritos or stuffed peppers?

 

💭 Final Thoughts

This Easy Chicken Fried Rice is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s hearty, flavorful, and versatile enough to be a weeknight dinner, a family favorite, or a “just because” indulgence. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile — and isn’t that the best kind of cooking?

Here’s the thing about fried rice — it’s never just rice. It’s the smell of garlic sizzling, the joy of soy sauce hitting the pan, the comfort of knowing you’ve got a dish that’s both playful and nourishing.

And this Easy Chicken Fried Rice? It’s a keeper. It’s saucy, it’s savory, it’s indulgent, it’s fun. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve turned pantry staples into something restaurant‑worthy.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over soy‑splattered counters, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this dish, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add shrimp? Did you sneak in bacon? Did you double the garlic just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Fried Rice Series” next? I’m dreaming up pineapple fried rice, kimchi fried rice, and maybe even breakfast fried rice.

Until then, may your rice be fluffy, your chicken juicy, your veggies colorful, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious.

And if you take nothing else from this post, let it be this: fried rice isn’t just dinner, it’s a lifestyle. 🍚🐔✨

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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