Leftover Friendly Dinner Chicken Fried Rice
Leftover Friendly Dinner Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and delicious way to transform yesterday’s leftovers into a satisfying meal. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, all brought together by savory soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish not only minimizes food waste but also delights the palate with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 3 cups day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add a splash of oil and sauté the mixed vegetables until tender.
- Push veggies aside and scramble the eggs in the pan until just set; mix with veggies.
- Stir in the cooked chicken until heated through.
- Add day-old rice and drizzle with soy sauce; stir-fry until well combined.
- Garnish with green onions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating garlic or ginger into your sauté. You can substitute chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Leftover Friendly Dinner Chicken Fried Rice can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.