Description
This BBQ Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken. With a blend of savory barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of black pepper, this dish is packed with flavor. The addition of mixed vegetables adds color and nutrition, making it a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil:
2 tablespoons,
Eggs:
2 large (lightly beaten),
Cooked Chicken:
1 pound (chopped or shredded),
Cooked Rice:
3 cups (preferably day-old),
Frozen Mixed Vegetables:
1 cup (carrots, peas, corn),
Green Onions:
3 (sliced),
Garlic:
2 cloves (minced),
Barbecue Sauce:
½ cup,
Soy Sauce:
1 tablespoon,
Black Pepper:
½ teaspoon,
Garnish:
extra green onions or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, scramble the eggs, and set aside.
- Cook chicken and vegetables: Cook garlic, add chicken, rice, and mixed vegetables. Stir well.
- Season and combine: Add barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Finish and garnish: Return eggs, toss to combine, and cook briefly. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or BBQ grilled chicken for added flavor.
- For a smoky kick, add a dash of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
- Works great with jasmine or long-grain white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
