Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This Chicken Fried Rice recipe turns tender chicken, day-old white rice, vegetables, eggs, butter, and savoury stir-fry sauce into an ultimate griddle-cooked meal. Featured on Griddle Nation, CJ Fraizer uses high-heat cooking to create a flavourful, satisfying fried rice that is easy enough for home cooks and perfect for lunch or dinner.

The Inspiration

Chicken fried rice is a beloved comfort food because it combines simple ingredients into a complete and satisfying meal. It is also an ideal recipe for using leftover rice and vegetables, making it both practical and delicious.

On Griddle Nation, CJ Fraizer takes this familiar favourite and adapts it for the flat-top griddle. Rather than preparing the chicken, vegetables, rice, and eggs separately in a traditional wok or frying pan, the large cooking surface allows everything to come together quickly.

The griddle’s high heat helps the chicken develop colour while giving the vegetables a lightly charred flavour. Day-old rice is especially useful because its drier texture allows the grains to fry without becoming overly soft.

Ingredients

• 3 Chicken Breast Cutlets
• Graza Frizzle High Heat Cooking Oil
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 3Tbsp Butter
• 2C Vegetable Medley, can be Frozen Mix or Leftovers
• 4C White Rice, Day Old Works Best
• 3 Eggs
• 1/4C Stir Fry Sauce
• Sesame Seeds for Garnish

Method

• Preheat griddle to medium high heat.  Allow 10-15 minutes, or until the surface darkens and light smoke appears.
• Add a bit of Graza oil, then lay the chicken down. Season with Salt and Pepper. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Add vegetables to griddle and season.
• Next add the rice to griddle and make a well in the center for eggs. Crack the eggs into center of rice and break the yolks. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes before stirring into the rice.
• Once egg is combined, add butter and stir fry sauce and toss to combine.
• Once chicken is cooked through, dice it up and add it into the rice. Pull in vegetables and combine everything.
• Plate it up and garnish with sesame seeds.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this chicken fried rice for lunch or dinner when you want a hearty, flavourful meal that comes together quickly. It works beautifully as a complete main dish, but you can also serve it with a simple cucumber salad, steamed vegetables, or a light Asian-inspired slaw for additional freshness.

For casual entertaining, transfer the fried rice to a large serving platter and garnish it generously with sesame seeds. Keep extra stir-fry sauce or other favourite condiments nearby so guests can adjust the flavour to their preference. A refreshing iced tea, sparkling water, or citrus-forward drink can also provide a bright contrast to the savoury fried rice.

Final Thoughts

This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a celebration of griddle cooking, combining bold flavor with the kind of familiar satisfaction that makes people come back for seconds. Whether you are cooking for guests or just upgrading a weeknight meal, it is a recipe that delivers with every bite.

Whether you’re looking for an easy chicken fried rice recipe, a griddle fried rice recipe, a leftover rice recipe, or a quick chicken dinner recipe, this dish delivers plenty of flavour with minimal fuss.

It is the kind of recipe that belongs in any home cook’s regular rotation: easy enough for a busy weeknight, satisfying enough for the whole family, and flexible enough to make with ingredients already in your kitchen.

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