Easy Chicken Fried Rice with Leftover Rice – Quick One-Pan Family Dinner

Easy Chicken Fried Rice with Leftover Rice – Quick One-Pan Family Dinner

This easy chicken fried rice is a quick, one-pan meal made with leftover rice, tender chicken, and a mix of vegetables. Seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, it's a flavorful and customizable dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a family-friendly favorite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Asian-inspired

Calories: 460

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs diced
3 cups cooked rice cooled
2 medium carrots diced
1/2 cup peas
2 eggs
2 stalks green onions chopped
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

1 large skillet or wok
1 Spatula
1 mixing bowl

Method

Scramble eggs in a hot skillet. Set aside.
Sauté chicken in sesame oil until cooked. Add carrots and peas.
Stir in rice, soy sauce, and scrambled eggs. Cook until rice is hot and slightly crispy.
Garnish with green onions.

Notes

Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time
Add mushrooms or bell peppers if desired