Fried rice is one of the easiest ways to turn simple ingredients into a full meal. It works especially well when you already have cooked rice and leftover chicken. Once you get the hang of it, this becomes a quick, go-to meal you can adjust any time.

Why This Recipe Works

Everything cooks in one pan and comes together fast. The mix of vegetables, rice, and chicken makes it filling, while soy sauce and sesame oil bring in that classic flavor.

It is also flexible. You can swap vegetables or adjust amounts based on what you have.

Quick Tips

• Use cooked, cooled rice for the best texture
• Stir often so nothing sticks
• Taste before serving and adjust soy sauce if needed

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds cooked, cubed chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup pea pods, halved
• 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
• 6 cups cooked white rice
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• 1/3 cup soy sauce

Steps

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until soft.
3. Add chicken and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Stir-fry 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Add carrots, celery, and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes.
5. Add rice and stir well.
6. Stir in scrambled eggs and remaining soy sauce.
7. Heat through and serve hot.

This is the kind of meal that gets easier every time you make it. Once you feel comfortable, you can adjust ingredients and flavors to fit what you like and what you already have.