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pantry chicken stir fried rice

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

I call this my pantry chicken & fried rice because I just use whatever I have left over in my fridge and pantry. Great tasty lunch

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For pantry chicken stir fried rice

  • FOR THE STIR FRY
  • 2 c
    leftover cooked rice
  • 1
    boneless chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 1/2 c
    frozen edamame
  • 1 md
    shallot chopped
  • 1 tsp
    grated ginger
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2 c
    shiitake mushrooms chopped
  • 1 c
    bean sprouts
  • 1/4 c
    green onions chopped
  • 2 lg
    eggs beaten
  • 1 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • sweet chili sauce for serving
  • STIR FRY SAUCE
  • peanut oil
  • 1 tsp
    grated ginger
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 2/3 c
    each soy sauce and brown sugar
  • 1 c
    beef broth
  • 2 tsp
    chili garlic sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

How To Make pantry chicken stir fried rice

  • 1
    First make the stir fry sauce. Add the peanut oil to a small saucepan. Add the ginger and garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 15 minutes then crank the heat back up and whisk in the cornstarch and water mixture to thicken. Set a side.
  • 2
    In a large Wok add the peanut oil. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry 30 seconds. Add the chicken, mushrooms and shallots. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Push to the side and add the eggs and cook until eggs are set mixing them into the rest of the pan. Add the rice stir fry to break up and add the frozen edamame.
  • 3
    Add the stir fry sauce and continue to cook until well incorporated. Finally add the bean sprouts and green onions. Stir fry 1 minutes.
  • 4
    Serve with sweet chili sauce drizzled on top

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