Why You’ll Love This Chicken and Fried Rice
This Chicken and Fried Rice recipe is a real weeknight hero. Here’s why:
- Super quick – It’s ready in about 20 minutes!
- Budget-friendly – Made with ingredients you probably already have.
- Customisable – Use any veggies, rice, or sauces you like.
- Meal-prep friendly – This dish stores well and tastes even better the next day.
Plus, it’s a great way to avoid wasting food! Have leftover roast chook? Toss it in! Leftover veggies or rice in the fridge? They’re perfect here. This dish is as flexible as your pantry. 🥬🌶️
Pro Tips for the Best Chicken and Fried Rice 🧑🍳
- Use day-old rice for perfect texture. Fresh rice can be too soft and sticky. If you don’t have day-old rice, cook some and spread it out on a tray to cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- High heat is your friend. Cooking on high heat gives the rice and veggies that slight crispy edge you love from takeaway fried rice.
- Swap the chicken: If you’ve got leftover roast chicken or BBQ chook, use that instead! It’ll add even more flavour.
- Add extras: Feeling fancy? Throw in a handful of prawns 🦐 or some bacon bits for a fun twist.
Serving Suggestions: Make It a Meal
This Chicken and Fried Rice can hold its own, but if you want to elevate the experience, serve it with:
- Prawn crackers 🦐
- A side of steamed dumplings 🥟
- Miso soup 🍲 for a lighter option
- Drizzle some extra chilli sauce 🌶️ or a squeeze of lime over the top for a zingy finish.
Pair it with an ice-cold ginger beer 🍺 or a refreshing lemon iced tea. Your weeknight dinner just became restaurant-level good!
Storage & Leftovers 🥡
One of the best things about Chicken and Fried Rice is that it tastes even better the next day (if you have any left, that is!). Here’s how you can store and reheat it:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Pack individual portions into zip-lock bags or containers and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: For the best results, reheat in a hot pan with a dash of oil. This keeps the rice from going mushy. If microwaving, cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.
Other Recipes You’ll Love 💖
If you enjoyed this Chicken and Fried Rice, here are a few more easy, budget-friendly meals you can try:
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There you have it – a quick, easy, and tasty Chicken and Fried Rice recipe that’ll become a regular in your weeknight rotation. With crispy veggies, tender chicken, fluffy eggs, and that irresistible umami hit from soy sauce, it’s hard not to fall in love with this dish. 🥰
Ready to give it a go tonight? I promise you won’t regret it. Time to grab that wok and show off your cooking skills! 🎉
Chicken and Fried Rice
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Hey food lovers! 🍚 Today is day 9 of our $20 dinners and another easy dish you can cook in no time at all! Here’s a delightful Chicken Fried Rice recipe that you’ll absolutely want to whip up for dinner tonight. Easy, flavorful, and downright delicious, this dish will make your taste buds dance. 🐔🍳🌶️
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast stir fry pieces
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chilli sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 tsp each crushed garlic and ginger
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder
- 400g stir fry vegetables
- 500g pre-cooked rice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tbsp of honey or sugar
Instructions
- Mix chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chilli sauce & chicken stock powder. Marinate it! 🍗
- Whisk eggs, garlic, ginger, & stock powder in a bowl.
- Cook eggs in an oiled pan until set. Remove & keep aside. 🍳
- Re-oil the pan. Cook marinated chicken till almost done. Toss in veggies. 🥦🥕
- Add rice, garlic, ginger, honey, & soy sauce. Stir & heat the rice. 🍚
- Add back the eggs, mix & warm them up.
- Dish it out, enjoy the flavors, and pat yourself on the back for being an amazing chef! 🌟
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Australian
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Brown rice adds extra fibre and a nutty flavour. Just be aware that it has a firmer texture, so it may need a bit more cooking time.
Use cold, day-old rice and cook on high heat. Avoid overcrowding the pan – if it’s too full, the rice will steam instead of frying.
Of course! Simply swap the chicken for tofu or tempeh and use vegetable stock powder instead of chicken stock powder. Add more veggies like snow peas or mushrooms for a hearty feel. 🍄