Viral Rotisserie Chicken Rice
Shredded rotisserie chicken tossed with fluffy rice and a soy-garlic-ginger sauce — one pan, about 30 minutes, zero fuss.
In a nutshell: This authentic american viral rotisserie chicken rice comes together in just 30 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret: warm fresh rice steams into mush, while cold rice fries up separate and lightly crisp. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Viral rotisserie chicken rice: shredded rotisserie chicken, rice and a soy-garlic-ginger sauce in one pan. A 30-minute TikTok dinner.
Key Equipment
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- Large skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Cold, day-old rice is the whole trick: warm fresh rice steams into mush, while cold rice fries up separate and lightly crisp.
- Do not crowd the crisping step: give the rice a full 2 minutes undisturbed or it never develops that golden bottom layer.
- Shred the chicken by hand, not chopped: irregular shreds catch more sauce and stay juicier than neat cubes.
Ingredients
4
servings
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3 cups cooked rice, day-old, cold, works best
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3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin removed
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 cup frozen peas and carrots
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2 eggs, beaten
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3 green onions, sliced
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1 tsp sesame seeds, for topping, optional
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1 tsp chilli flakes, optional
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Mix the Sauce
Stir the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic together in a small bowl. Set aside — this goes in fast once the pan is hot.
Soften the Onion
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 3 minutes until softened, then add the frozen peas and carrots and cook 2 minutes more.
Scramble the Eggs
Push the vegetables to one side, add the remaining oil and scramble the beaten eggs in the empty space, breaking them into ribbons. Stir everything together.
Crisp the Rice
Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps, and press it into the pan. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes so the bottom crisps, then stir and repeat once.
Toss and Serve
Add the shredded chicken and the sauce, tossing for 2-3 minutes until everything is hot and glossy. Fold in most of the green onions, top with sesame seeds and chilli flakes, and serve immediately.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes, but spread it on a tray and chill it for at least 30 minutes first. Warm rice clumps and steams instead of frying.
Use an extra tablespoon of soy sauce plus a teaspoon of sugar. The flavour is slightly less rich but still very good.
It keeps 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a hot skillet with a splash of water to loosen the rice, rather than microwaving it flat.
No — that is a baked lemon-herb dish, while this is a stir-fried, soy-garlic-ginger skillet rice built on rotisserie chicken.
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