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    Home » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids » Easy Chicken Fried Rice | Midweek Family Dinner

    Easy Chicken Fried Rice | Midweek Family Dinner

    Published: Sep 15, 2015 · Modified: Oct 1, 2019 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    A quick and easy Chicken Fried Rice recipe using leftover roast chicken. This is a perfect option for a delicious midweek family dinner.

    Hands up who cooks a roast chicken and then can't think of anything really yummy to make with the leftovers? Yep, I'm waving my hand furiously in the air. That's totally me! I usually resort to making chicken wraps for lunch the next day (not that there's anything at all wrong with chicken wraps!!). BUT this Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a way, way, WAY better way to use up any leftover roast chicken you have.

    Fried rice and chopsticks in a pale blue bowl

    This is the perfect midweek meal, because you can whip it up in no time at all, but it packs a big flavour punch. Oh and did I mention that it's really addictive too? Seriously, it is. The best thing is that most of the ingredients are really basic staples - meaning that you probably already have most of them in your fridge or pantry. Yay for less trips to the supermarket. And double yay for a budget-friendly dinner!

    A bowl of fried rice with chicken, peas and corn

    So to make this really easy chicken fried rice, you need to cook some rice and set it aside to cool. If you're really clever, you can even cook it the night before and pop it into the fridge so you're nice and organised (using cold rice means that your fried rice won't end up gluggy). If you don't have time to wait for your rice to cool, you can always buy one of the pre-cooked packets of rice from the supermarket - they work perfectly!

    Fried rice with chicken, corn and peas in a bowl

    Then comes the really quick and easy part! Simply add your chopped up leftover chicken and an onion to a wok (or frying pan) with a little bit of oil. Stir it until the onion becomes translucent and the chicken has heated through. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Through in some frozen peas and corn and stir for 30 seconds. And now for the fun bit! Push your chicken and onion over to one side of your pan or wok. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and pour them over the empty side of the pan. Allow to set and then use a knife to cut the egg into strips (alternatively you can just break it all up with a wooden spoon). Mix the egg in with the chicken and vegetables. Add 1 cup of cooled rice at a time and stir until heated through and combined. Finally, add the sauces and mix well. Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of soy sauce!

    An overhead shot of fried rice with shredded chicken, peas and corn

    This is a really versatile recipe, so you can add in any extra vegetables (carrots, shallots, capsicum etc) to the mix. Ooh and the sauces really do give this chicken fried rice the most delicious flavour so don't skimp on them!

    Fried rice and chopsticks in a bowl of chicken fried rice

    If you're feeling a little naughty, why not add a steamed dim sim on the side.... just a thought!!!

    What's your favourite way to use up leftover roast chicken?

    For more quick and easy family dinners, check out my yummy recipe collection here. 

    A pale blue bowl filled with fried rice, and a set of chopsticks placed in it

    Easy Chicken Fried Rice

    A quick and easy Chicken Fried Rice recipe using leftover roast chicken.
    4.5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 serves
    Calories: 825kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbs oil
    • 500 g chicken leftover roast chicken is fine, chopped into small chunks
    • 1 brown onion thinly sliced
    • 1 clove garlic or 1tsp minced garlic, minced
    • 2 cups peas/corn frozen
    • 3 cups rice cooked and cold
    • 3 tbs soy sauce add more or less depending on your preferences
    • 2 tbs sweet chilli sauce
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • Extra soy sauce for drizzling

    Instructions

    • Cook rice according to packet instructions and place into the fridge to cool completely.
    • Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add chopped up leftover chicken (or diced chicken breast) and chopped onion.
    • Stir it until the onion becomes translucent and the chicken has heated through.
    • Add the garlic and stir until fragrant.
    • Add the frozen peas and corn and stir for 30 seconds.
    • Push your chicken and onion over to one side of your pan or wok.
    • Beat the eggs in a small bowl and pour them over the empty side of the pan. Allow to set and then use a knife to cut the egg into strips (alternatively you can just break it all up with a wooden spoon).
    • Mix the egg in with the chicken and vegetables.
    • Add 1 cup of cold rice at a time and stir until heated through and combined.
    • Add the sauces and mix well.
    • Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of soy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Amy

      September 17, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Sounds delicious! Definitely going to be trying this tomorrow 🙂

      Reply
    2. Kaylene @ The Links Site

      September 15, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      Ooh I love fried rice but hardly ever think to make it, now I know what to do with those chicken leftovers next time!

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        September 16, 2015 at 9:21 pm

        It really is just the yummiest, easiest dinner.

        Reply
    3. stephanie@stephsjoy

      September 15, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Fried rice is a staple meal at our house! I actually have leftover roast chicken in the fridge and I'm making cous cous'fried rice' tonight.x

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        September 15, 2015 at 5:43 pm

        Oooh perfect!!! Sometimes I make quinoa 'fried rice' too. xx

        Reply
    4. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      September 15, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Fried rice - so nice! Especially with some value added sweet chilli sauce! x

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        September 15, 2015 at 5:43 pm

        Absolutely 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lauren @ Create Bake Make

      September 15, 2015 at 5:18 am

      This is one of our go to mid week meals, so easy to put together and we all love it! I also usually have a couple of portions tucked away in the freezer for those nights when I can't be bothered cooking. Yum!

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        September 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm

        Perfect! How good is it having freezer leftovers 🙂

        Reply
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