Slow Cooker Chicken Fried Rice 🍚🥡

This delightful and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! With tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice soaked in savory sauce, you'll feel like a chef in your own home. The slow cooker makes it super convenient, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Plus, it's easily customizable to suit your taste, making it a family favorite!

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Rice

• 2 cups of cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots mix
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

For the Sauce

• 1/4 cup of soy sauce (can use low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In your slow cooker, combine the diced chicken, peas and carrots, onion, and minced garlic.

🍗 For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker.

• Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies.

• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

• Once the cooking time is up, stir in the cooked rice and beaten eggs. Make sure to mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients and let it cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on low until everything is heated through.

🍳 The eggs will create a nice, rich flavor and a lovely texture that complements the dish!

• Before serving, sprinkle the sliced green onions on top for a pop of color and freshness.

Variations

• Vegetarian: Replace the chicken with tofu or more vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms. Adjust cooking time as necessary.
• Spicy: Add a teaspoon of chili paste or sriracha to the sauce for some heat or sprinkle red pepper flakes just before serving.
• Add-ins: Feel free to toss in other ingredients like bell peppers, corn, or broccoli based on what you have on hand or your family's favorites!
• Quinoa version: Swap out the rice for cooked quinoa for a protein boost and a different texture.

🌾 Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for about 3 days and can easily be reheated. Enjoy your delicious and hearty chicken fried rice!