Best 9 Easy Fried Rice With Chicken And Broccolini Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

In today's fast-paced world, convenience and ease are highly valued. Fried rice is a versatile dish that offers both of these qualities, making it a popular choice for many home cooks. Our recipe for "Easy Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccolini" takes this concept to the next level, delivering a flavorful and satisfying dish with minimal effort. It combines the classic flavors of fried rice with tender chicken and crisp-tender broccolini, creating a balanced and nutritious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI



Easy Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccolini image

This veggie-packed fried rice calls for freshly-cooked broccolini, snow peas, edamame, and chicken, but feel free to substitute any quick-cooking or leftover vegetables you like.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Takeout at Home     22-Minute Meals     Rice     Chicken     Garlic     Egg     Pea     Soy Sauce     Orange Juice     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
4 scallions, sliced on the bias, divided
1 pound chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2" slices
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or pressed
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 bunch broccolini (about 6 ounces), ends trimmed, sliced in half lengthwise if stalks are thick
4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old, long-or medium-grain)
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup snow peas
1/2 cup frozen edamame or green peas
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (from about 1/2 orange)
Chili or sesame oil (optional; for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet or wok over high. Reserve about 2 Tbsp. sliced scallion greens; add remaining scallions to oil and cook, tossing occasionally, about 1 minute. Add chicken, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, then add broccolini and toss until incorporated. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and broccolini is tender, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in skillet over high. Add rice and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, toss to coat, then press rice into a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Move rice to one-half of skillet and add eggs to other half. Cook, stirring gently to form curds, until soft set and just cooked through, about 1 minute, then fold into rice.
  • Fold in snow peas, edamame, soy sauce, and orange juice. Cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add chicken mixture and toss to combine. Divide among plates, then top with reserved 2 Tbsp. scallions. Drizzle with chili or sesame oil, if using.

CHICKEN FRIED RICE



Chicken Fried Rice image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 cups cold, cooked rice
6 green (spring) onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish, optional
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with a whisk in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat very little oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat and make an omelette using half the beaten eggs. Turn out onto a plate to cool (do not fold omelette). Repeat process with remaining beaten eggs. Place 1 omelette on top of the other, fold and coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss chicken strips with the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over high heat in large frying pan or wok and stir-fry the prepared chicken strips until lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion has softened. Add 2 tablespoons more vegetable oil and when hot, stir in the cooked rice and green onions, tossing and mixing thoroughly until very hot. Sprinkle with soy sauce and mix evenly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cooked egg. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI FRIED BROWN RICE



Chicken and Broccoli Fried Brown Rice image

I've been experimenting with Chinese food lately and have been wanting to make fried rice. Considering this was my first time making it, it turned out pretty good!

Provided by Joanne

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups cold cooked brown rice or 6 cups white rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cleaned, patted dry and Diced into cubes
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
3 carrots, diced small
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons canola oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon water
salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Lightly beat eggs and 1 tbs. water in a bowl.
  • Heat a wok, or large deep skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbs. canola oil, add eggs, cook scrambling until firm. Transfer to plate and set aside. In same pan add 3 tbs. olive oil and chicken cook stirring for 2 minutes. Add onion, broccoli, carrot, garlic and ginger. Cook Stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Add rice, cook stirring rapidly breaking up any lumps. Once the rice is heated trough add the soy sauce, sesame oil and cooked eggs, mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.7, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 258.6, Sodium 1628, Carbohydrate 87.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 44.8

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRIED RICE



Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fried Rice image

This is adapted from Cooking Light, July 2007. I really think it is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes out there, It is also very flexible...I'm sure you could sub in other veggies for some of the broccoli, like water chestnuts or carrots or mushrooms. Let your imagination run wild :). The original recipe calls for 2 T reduced-sodium soy sauce plus 1/4 t table salt stirred in at the end, but I think it is salty enough as written here.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups broccoli florets
2 cups onions, sliced vertically (about 1 large)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, preferably marinated first
1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and onion; sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup broth; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Remove broccoli mixture from pan.
  • Place pan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli mixture, garlic, ginger, pepper, and chicken; toss well.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.

SUPER QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE



Super Quick Chicken Fried Rice image

After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. - Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
3 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve garden vegetable rice
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare frozen vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, 10-12 minutes., Stir in chicken, salt and pepper. Add eggs and vegetables; heat through, breaking eggs into small pieces and stirring to combine. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

BACON AND CHICKEN FRIED RICE



Bacon and Chicken Fried Rice image

Great side dish that doesn't take long to prepare and has lots of flavor. Don't cook the bacon too much; you don't want it to have a crunchy texture. This makes excellent leftovers!

Provided by ljburrill

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
3 cups instant white rice (such as Minute®)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
12 slices bacon
1 cup chopped green onion
½ cup soy sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir instant white rice into boiling water. Cook rice until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Fry bacon in a large wok or skillet over medium-high until hot and cooked through but not yet crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain fat from wok, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons of drippings in the bottom of the wok. Cut bacon into small pieces.
  • Return wok to medium-high heat and heat reserved bacon drippings. Combine rice, chicken, bacon, green onions, and soy sauce in the wok; cook and stir until evenly mixed and hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1668.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cooking oil, garlic, white onion, carrot, frozen corn, frozen peas, brown rice, rotisserie chicken, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, green onion, sesame seed

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cooking oil, of preference
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup white onion, diced
1 carrot, sliced
¼ cup frozen corn
¼ cup frozen peas
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 egg, scrambled
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon sesame oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
green onion, for garnish
sesame seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot, corn, and peas. Cook until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add brown rice, chicken, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir. Cook for another minute, or until everything is heated thoroughly.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1538 calories, Carbohydrate 201 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty image

This homemade version of the take-out classic is made with just seven ingredients and all in one pan. It comes together in no time at all, is super flexible, and 100% budget-friendly. Don't like chicken? Just swap it out for your favorite protein and create the fried rice of your dreams. With a recipe this easy, who needs take-out?

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Sides

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup oil
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 ¾ cups rice, cooked
5 oz mixed vegetable
¼ cup light soy sauce
1 oz spring onion

Steps:

  • Heat a wok over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the oil then stir in eggs and fry until just cooked. Once cooked, remove eggs from the wok and set aside.
  • Heat up the wok until smoking hot and pour in the oil.
  • Add the chicken breast and fry until they are just cooked.
  • Add the rice and keep frying until they turn slightly brown.
  • Add the vegetables and fry everything together until they are thoroughly cooked.
  • Pour in the soy sauce and stir.
  • Add the cooked eggs back in and toss them around until they break into pieces.
  • Add in the spring onions and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1021 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 2 grams

GARLIC CHICKEN FRIED BROWN RICE



Garlic Chicken Fried Brown Rice image

Leftover brown rice is reborn in this chicken fried rice with peppers and onions. Black pepper, paprika, or dried parsley may be used to season after this is cooked.

Provided by JOYCE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup green onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chicken, bell pepper, green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice; cook and stir to heat through. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar and peas, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Return the chicken mixture to the skillet and stir to blend with the rice and heat through before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 701.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice. This will help the rice to fry up nice and fluffy.
  • Cook the rice in a large skillet or wok. This will give the rice plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
  • Use a high heat. This will help the rice to get a nice crispy texture.
  • Stir the rice constantly. This will prevent the rice from sticking to the skillet or wok.
  • Add the vegetables and protein towards the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Season the rice to taste. You can use soy sauce, fish sauce, or oyster sauce to add flavor.
  • Serve the rice immediately. Fried rice is best when it is served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With a little practice, you can make fried rice that is just as good as your favorite Chinese restaurant. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give fried rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics