My Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice recipe uses five simple ingredients in one dish that packs protein and veggie goodness all in one.
How can you get dinner on the table quickly with 5 ingredients you already have in the fridge or pantry?
Better Than Takeout Chinese Fried Rice is the answer.
The kids need to be in two different places during the dinner hour and I need to make sure they are fed before they go.
If you are like me then you must get tired of feeding your kids the same thing over and over to get them out the door.
My Better Than Takeout Chinese Fried Rice recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and pantry in one dish that packs a nutritious punch you want your kids to have.
And the great thing is that you can use leftovers to cut your cooking time even more.
We usually always have leftover chicken in the fridge. Sometimes it’s pork tenderloin from the night before. Shrimp would work great in this recipe too.
Make the rice fresh or plan ahead and cook enough to make this recipe on the night you’ll need it.
Scramble an egg, add in some frozen vegetables and shake in some soy sauce.
Dinner is served.
Better Than Takeout Chinese Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of frozen vegetables
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, crack the eggs and scramble them until cooked through. Add in the rice, cooked chicken and frozen vegetables. Add in just enough soy sauce, about 2 tablespoons until the rice has absorbed the sauce.
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For everyday living, I like to prepare dishes that take little time, where the ingredients are easy to find at the local grocer and above all, taste good.
This fried rice looks delicious! I love using leftovers to make new dishes and I love how easy this is to make! 🙂
Thanks Sherri…it’s the perfect mid week meal.
I love how simple this is – such a great way to use up leftovers!
Thanks April:)
I love fried rice, but I hate how greasy it can be from take out places! What a great dish to make if you’re craving a little Chinese food with out all of the grease that comes with!
Yup…a bit healthier and you control how much soy you add. My kids love this dish.
I do love a homemade fried rice, it is in its perfect form, using up the leftover rice as intended. Yummy!
Fried rice is the perfect recipe to make with leftover recipe. I love that you added chicken for extra protein.
So easy too. Thanks!
I love quick and delicious weeknight meals like this!!
Me too…and it’s a kiddo favorite!
Fried rice is one of my favorite Chinese foods! Looks delicious, and always better home made.
Thanks Sophia:)
Fried rice is such a classic…and always order it. Nice to be able to make great tasting food at home.
It seems to be a regular meal for the kids when we are busy and on the go. Thanks Gloria.