Easy Crispy Rotisserie Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinner
A quick and easy chicken fried rice recipe featuring crispy rice bits and flavorful rotisserie chicken, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (600g) cooked white rice, preferably day-old
- 1 ½ cups (225g) shredded rotisserie chicken, skin-on recommended
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (can substitute canola or peanut oil)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (75g) frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: shred rotisserie chicken, mince garlic, slice green onions, and ensure rice is cold and preferably day-old.
- Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beaten eggs and gently scramble until just set but still soft, about 1 minute. Remove eggs from pan and set aside.
- Add a splash of oil if needed, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add frozen peas and carrots, cooking about 2 minutes until tender.
- Add cold rice to the pan, breaking up clumps. Let rice sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to crisp before stirring.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cooked eggs, and sliced green onions. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing thoroughly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and crisp rice further.
- Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Optionally add more soy sauce or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep rice crispy. Scramble eggs gently and remove early to prevent rubbery texture. Adjust soy sauce to taste to avoid overpowering the dish. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups per s
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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