Simple Chicken Fried Rice
quick family-favorite kid-friendly budget-friendly weeknight one-pan
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Leftover rice stir-fried with chicken, eggs, and peas — the 15-minute weeknight miracle that turns whatever's in the fridge into dinner. $1.75/serving.
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🛒 Ingredients
2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
3 cups cold, day-old cooked rice
3 large eggs
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
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👨🍳 Instructions
1 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat
2 Add chicken and cook until edges caramelize, 2 min
3 Push to the side, crack in eggs and scramble until just set
4 Add cold rice, breaking up clumps, stir-fry 2–3 min
5 Add frozen peas and soy sauce, toss everything together
6 Finish with sesame oil, season with salt and white pepper
7 Serve with scallions on top
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