Easy Leftover Chicken Fried Rice

This simple and delicious chicken fried rice recipe is perfect for utilizing leftover ingredients and day-old rice. It’s a versatile dish that can serve as a filling main course for two people or as a side dish for up to four people.
The combination of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and perfectly seasoned rice creates that classic takeout flavor right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients
Main Components:
- 3 cups cooked day-old white rice
- 1 chicken breast, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 green onion
- 2 mini sweet bell peppers
- 1/2 celery rib
- 1 small carrot
- 2 tsp garlic paste
Chicken Seasoning:
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Sauce Mixture:
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Oils:
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2-4 people
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
Mix warm chicken broth, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar dissolves completely.

Step 2: Season the Chicken
Season chopped chicken with onion powder, garlic salt, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3: Start Cooking Vegetables
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chopped carrots, celery, and bell peppers.

Add a pinch of salt to help vegetables sweat.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken
Add seasoned chicken to the pan with vegetables.


Add garlic paste and stir.

Step 5: Cook the Rice
Add the day-old rice to the pan.

Add more cooking oil if needed throughout the process.

Step 6: Cook the Egg
Create a space in the pan and add the egg.

Step 7: Add Sauce
Pour in the prepared chicken broth and soy sauce mixture.

Step 8: Final Touches
Add chopped green onions (green parts only) at the end.

Give everything a final toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.


