Whole-grain rice adds a healthier aspect to stir fry. Mix fresh veggies, rotisserie chicken, and anything you have on hand for an easy dinner.
Jump to RecipeMaking a stir fry at home is a great way to use up things you may have in the kitchen. You can put whatever you have on hand into it and make dinner. This time, we decided to use some whole-grain rice that we had in the pantry as well as some rotisserie chicken.
I wanted to give it a bit of an Asian flair, so cooked it in sesame oil and added some water chestnuts. Justin isn’t a fan of the water chestnuts but I like the crunch that they add to the meal. You can trade out any of the vegetables for whatever you have on hand.
Chicken and Whole Grain Stir-Fry Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 bag (8.5oz) whole-grain rice, uncooked
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups chopped broccoli and cauliflower
- 8 oz water chestnuts, drained
Preparation
Prepare rice according to the package.
In a large wok or skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat.
Quickly soft scramble the eggs.
Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil to skillet and heat.
Add garlic and onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add chicken and vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Fold in rice and eggs.
Garnish with soy sauce if desired.
Chicken and Whole Grain Stir-Fry Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through. If it’s dry, add a bit of sesame oil or soy sauce to the meal.
Recipe
Originally Published On: July 18, 2022
Chicken and Whole-Grain Rice Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz whole-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 2 cups chopped broccoli and cauliflower
- 8 oz water chestnuts (drained)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to the package
- In a large wok or skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat
- Quickly soft scramble the eggs
- Remove and set aside
- Add remaining oil to skillet and heat
- Add garlic and onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes
- Add chicken and vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated through
- Fold in rice and eggs
- Garnish with soy sauce if desired
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
I’m a big fan of recipes like this that are healthy and delicious. That seems to be what I always find here, and I love it!
Chicken, garlic, rice, veggies- this recipe has many things I love. Sure the carbs are a bit high but I’m not counting them!
A perfect healthy meal that is easy to make and I am sure it is good to taste too. Yes you are right stir fry is the best way to clean up your refrigerator. A great recipe. Thanks for sharing!!
Whew! This is a beauty! It’s a good variation of chicken to have with my posho (whole grain). Thanks for sharing about it.
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It looks absolutely delicious I love it!
I love making stir frys and my kids would love this dish.
An easy and tasty dinner that is healthy too! I love the water chesnuts!
This looks so healthy. I will definitely this and might even add it to my cookbook.
That looks like a delicious recipe to test out. It’s even got healthy perks!
This looks yummy. The combination looks so good and never tried it before. So, I would love to try new recipes like this.
Yummy pictures! would love to try this recipe. I love chicken and this recipe is quite easy and simple for me to make. Bonus it is tasty and delicious
This sounds great. My favorite grain is quinoa so I may try that
This sounds lovely, I am currrently finding new meal idea for my daughter who is trying a new diet and finding meal ideas she will eat and can make herself
I love stir fry recipes, they’re delicious…I can’t wait to make your recipe, it is very easy to follow. Thank you so much…
I’m currently on my journey of switching from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one and I love to discover healthy yet super easy-to-prepare meals. Thank you for this.
you convinced me, and I wanna try this now. I already have most the ingredients ready to go
I love that you’ve combined ingredients to make a healthy and tasty dish. This is something both my husband and I would enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing x
Such a healthy and feel good meal! This is delicious and perfect for weeknights.
Sounds like a lovely healthy easy to make meal. We’re trying to eat low carb so aren’t eating rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread at the moment, but this has really made me want some rice x
That looks delicious, I love stir-frys and this one looks spectacular. Thanks for sharing!
This recipe looks really so yummy and delicious to eat. I like to try out this recipe sometime.
I eat unhealthily when I am hungry and in a rush so this recipe looks like something I can make quickly and it is full of nutrition as well
My husband and I have always been a fan of stirfry recipes for camping. It’s really easy to cook over the fire when everything can be done in a single pan like that. I’ll have to share this one with him as we start planning out the meals for our next adventure.