Rotisserie Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and easy weeknight dinner. Better than take-out and ready in less than 30 minutes.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

My rotisserie chicken fried rice recipe is a convenient meal that can be enjoyed any time of day. Whether you are having a romantic dinner for two, or a large family gathering, our rotisserie chicken fried rice is the perfect choice to make any meal special. It’s the perfect combination of deliciousness and convenience.

 Fast, easy, and delicious.

Hint: This recipe makes great leftovers too.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (can substitute olive oil)
• 1/2 onion – diced (1/2 cup)
• 2 carrots – peeled and diced (1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper – diced (3/4 cup)
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 large eggs
• 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken – diced
• ½ bag frozen peas
• 4 cups cooked and cooled rice
• 6 tbsp low-sodium cup of soy sauce
• Sesame seed for garnish

Let’s Make Rotisserie Chicken Fried Rice

1. Cook and cool the rice at room temp or prepare rice a day or two ahead and store it in the refrigerator.  
2. Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces.
3. Chop the bell pepper and onion into small pieces.

4. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil on medium-high heat.
5. Add the carrots, pepper, and onion, and cook for 2-4 minutes.
6. Turn the heat down to medium and whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. Add whisked eggs and cook until scrambled, stirring while cooking.
7. Add the minced garlic and stir.
8. Add the rice, rice, and peas.
9. Add the soy sauce and stir.
10. Use a spatula to mix and continue to cook until the rice turns light brown and crispy.
11. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• SHORT CUT: Although I am always a proponent of using fresh vegetables, if you are in a hurry, use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables instead.
• Extra virgin olive oil can be used as a substitute for sesame oil; however, sesame oil gives the rice a nuttier flavor.
• I like to make large batches of rice in my pressure cooker and store them in serving-sized zip-top bags in the freezer. When a recipe calls for rice, take a bag out of the freezer 30-60 minutes ahead of time and it’s ready to be warmed and served. Or take a bag out the night before and place it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
• I find that cold rice is best for getting a crispy fried rice dish.
• I also recommend buying 2 rotisserie chickens at a time. After removing the skin and chicken meat, store it in zip-top bags in the freezer and it’s ready to thaw and use at any time.

More KKM Easy Weeknight Dinners

• Spinach and Feta Galette
• Weeknight Pepper Steak
• Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
• American Goulash