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Easy Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccolini

This vibrant chicken and tenderstem broccoli fried rice is a nutritious, high-protein meal that serves as a brilliant alternative to a weekend takeaway. By using day-old rice and allowing it to crisp in a hot pan, you achieve a professional texture that perfectly complements the fresh crunch of mangetout and edamame. A splash of orange juice adds a subtle, citrusy brightness that lifts the savoury notes of the soy sauce and ginger.

Perfect for a quick midweek dinner or a healthy post-workout refuel, this dish is packed with lean protein and essential greens. It is a versatile recipe that works just as well with leftover roast chicken or different seasonal vegetables from the fridge. Serve it steaming hot and finished with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil for a comforting, homemade favourite that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients for Easy Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccolini

  • 60ml vegetable oil, divided

  • 4 spring onions, sliced on the bias, divided

  • 450g chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2" slices

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or pressed

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger

  • 1 bunch broccolini (about 170g ), ends trimmed, sliced in half lengthwise if stalks are thick

  • 750g cooked white rice (preferably day-old, long-or medium-grain)

  • 3 large eggs, beaten to blend

  • 240ml snow peas

  • 120ml frozen edamame or green peas

  • 45ml low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (from about 1/2 orange)

  • Chilli or sesame oil (optional

  • for serving)

How to make Easy Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccolini

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet or wok over high. Reserve about 2 tablespoons sliced spring onion greens; add remaining spring onions to oil and cook, tossing occasionally, about 1 minute. Add chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, then add broccolini and toss until incorporated. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and broccolini is tender, 2–3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.

Heat remaining 45ml oil in skillet over high. Add rice and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt, toss to coat, then press rice into a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Move rice to one-half of skillet and add eggs to other half. Cook, stirring gently to form curds, until soft set and just cooked through, about 1 minute, then fold into rice.

Fold in snow peas, edamame, soy sauce, and orange juice. Cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add chicken mixture and toss to combine. Divide among plates, then top with reserved 2 tablespoons spring onions. Drizzle with chilli or sesame oil, if using.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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