And when it comes to weekend cooking, what can be better than a recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to cook? No need to order a takeaway… just one pan, loads of flavour and a few hungry mouths to feed. Dinner, done. ✅ The takeaway vibes from this homemade Chicken Fried Rice recipe are unreal, but it’s actually a pretty light dish, with a couple of portions of vegetables, and is obviously much cheaper (and probably quicker). At the time of writing, it comes in at just £1.01 per portion, and aside from the rice cooking, you’re looking at about 15 minutes of effort – I think I can just about manage that, even if it’s midweek!And did I mention, this is all made in a single pan or wok? Making it an ideal, easy one pan meal too.
Why you’ll love this Chicken Fried Rice recipe
⭐️ Better than takeout fried rice ⭐️ Budget-friendly and healthy ⭐️ So easy to throw together The combination of meat (or seafood), rice, veggies and egg, have evolved into many different styles of dishes, but for this recipe we’re going for the unmistakable Chinese-style flavours, because if it’s the UK’s favourite takeaway (according to YouGov research), why the heck not?! This is my interpretation from egg fried rice with chicken recipes I have eaten and loved, bearing in mind convenience, flavour, cost and availability of ingredients. If it’s Chinese-style fakeaway recipes all made in one pan or the slow cooker you’re after for ultimate hands-off effort, try my Beef and Broccoli, Sweet and Sour Chicken or Beef Stir Fry too. In the freezer You can freeze this, however sometimes rice dishes are not at their best afterwards. Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put it into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating in the microwave or or the hob. It may need a little extra water. So, while your rice is simmering but before you start cooking your chicken and veggies, do the eggs then instead. Heat the oil, pour in the whisked eggs and let them fry, stirring them a bit, until they are solid. Remove from the pan and then add them back into your fried rice at the same stage as you would have cooked them in the pan. Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
