Leftovers Chicken Fried Rice
Transform your leftovers into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this easy and satisfying Leftovers Chicken Fried Rice recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines fluffy white or brown rice, tender cooked chicken, and a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, all brought together with savory soy sauce and the nutty aroma of sesame oil. A quick stir-fry with scrambled eggs and garlic infuses the dish with layers of flavor, while green onions add a fresh finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes and made with pantry staples, this family-friendly recipe is a delicious way to reduce food waste while creating a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Tag this under "easy fried rice recipes" and "best leftover chicken recipes" to bring new life to your fridge staples!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, or your preference)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, optional for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and let it heat up.
Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until fully cooked. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are heated through.
Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps using a spatula. Stir well to mix everything evenly.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice and stir continuously to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated and heated through.
Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet. Break them up into smaller pieces and mix into the fried rice.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir once more to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 575 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 3236 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1220 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
