Making fried rice with roasted chicken is a delicious way to use up leftover roasted chicken and create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Here's a simple recipe to guide you through the process:
Ingredients:
- Cooked and shredded roasted chicken (leftover or freshly roasted)
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably chilled or day-old rice)
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, etc.), thawed if frozen
- 2-3 eggs, beaten
- 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for added flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions (scallions), chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the ingredients: Have all your ingredients ready before starting. Cook the rice and roasted chicken in advance if you don't already have leftovers.
Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the hot oil. Stir-fry for a minute or until the onions become translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the mixed vegetables: Toss in the mixed vegetables and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until they are heated through. If you're using frozen vegetables, they should thaw and cook quickly in the pan.
Push the vegetables to one side: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, creating space for the eggs.
Scramble the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the cleared side of the skillet. Allow them to cook for a few seconds until they start to set, and then scramble them gently with a spatula.
Combine the ingredients: Once the eggs are cooked, mix them with the vegetables in the skillet.
Add the rice and roasted chicken: Crumble the chilled or day-old rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Add the shredded roasted chicken to the pan as well.
Season the fried rice: Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice and chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir everything together until the sauces coat the rice and chicken evenly.
Fry the rice: Continue stir-frying the mixture for a few more minutes until the rice is heated through and starts to get slightly crispy.
Taste and adjust: Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning or soy sauce if needed, according to your taste preferences.
Garnish and serve: Remove the fried rice from the heat and garnish with chopped green onions (scallions) for a fresh flavor and colorful presentation.
Your delicious fried rice with roasted chicken is now ready to be served! Enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish alongside other Asian-inspired dishes.