Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice Recipe
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Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice

By: CJ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This fried rice uses leftover vegetables and meat--a great way to use leftovers for a dish that can be ready in about 30 minutes. It tastes so good that my son and husband fought over the last helping!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups cold, cooked white rice
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs; cook and stir until scrambled and firm. Remove from wok, and set aside.
  2. Put remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok and turn heat up to high. Stir in rice until each grain is coated with oil. Stir in chicken, celery, carrot, peas and green onions. Reduce heat to medium, cover and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Stir in scrambled eggs and soy sauce, and cook until eggs are heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 315 | Total Fat: 13.1g | Cholesterol: 141mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a lifesaver tonight and one hubs and I both really enjoyed! This wasn't a day before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by Shannon :)    view full review
Easy, cheap & satisfying! I used pork rather than chicken, cooked the egg in butter rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by kelsey   view full review
This was an easy recipe that really is great to use up leftovers with! My husband prefers it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Jan   view full review
This recipe was awesome! Tasted very authentic to me & my hubby! The only thing I changed was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by TARENELLA   view full review
I now use this every time i order-in Chinese as the white rice is always left over, and is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by Luisa   view full review
Great!! The only change I made was to use 2 eggs and 1/4 cup egg beaters. I cooked the eggs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by KristinaHoward   view full review
delicious. I changed a few things myself. I added cashews, pineapple and shrimp...very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by LadaFun   view full review
Simple, quick, and delicious base recipe. I followed the suggestions of some previous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This was really easy. I used the meat from Nellie's Orange Herb Roasted Chicken after I boiled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by nharm01s   view full review
This is a great recipe and easy to make. My whole family enjoyed it. I now make it in large...

 

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