Description
This quick and flavorful Rotisserie Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a perfect way to transform leftover rotisserie chicken and cooked rice into a delicious, satisfying meal. With vibrant flavors from garlic, shallots, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, plus the addition of scrambled eggs and green peas, this fried rice is a wholesome, easy-to-make dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Proteins and Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 2 eggs (whisked)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium shallot (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 3 green onions (sliced)
Staples and Seasonings
- 4 cups rice (cooked and cooled)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium, or tamari)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Scramble the eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once melted, pour in the whisked eggs and scramble them gently until fully cooked. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté shallot and garlic: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the now-empty skillet or wok. Heat until melted, then add the minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the shallot softens. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken, rice, and vegetables: Turn the heat to high. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked and cooled rice, frozen peas, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring everything to combine thoroughly.
- Fry until crispy: Continue cooking the mixture over high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the rice brown slightly and develop a crispy texture.
- Combine with eggs and serve: Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, stirring them into the fried rice to evenly distribute. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use chilled leftover rice for best texture; freshly cooked rice can be too moist and sticky.
- Feel free to substitute the rotisserie chicken with leftover cooked chicken breast or thighs.
- Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste, especially if using regular soy sauce which is saltier than low sodium versions.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of sesame oil at the end before serving.
- This dish can be customized by adding other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
