Shortcut Chicken Stir Fry
This easy stir-fry chicken recipe is made with frozen veggies, precooked chicken, and rice for a simple shortcut meal that's budget-friendly and kid-approved, that you can have on the table in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups frozen stir fry vegetables
- 1 bag frozen grilled chicken
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp McCormick Grill Mate Smash Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook your rice according to package instructions.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the frozen pre-cooked grilled chicken strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and browned.
- Once the chicken is warmed, add the frozen stir-fry veggies, and cook for 5-10 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add the butter and let it melt into the chicken and veggies, then add the rice, and sprinkle the smash seasoning and soy sauce.
- Mix everything and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes so the flavors blend together. You can adjust the seasoning to your liking if you feel it needs a little more flavor, and enjoy!
Notes
Variations:
- Add a couple of eggs to your skillet, scramble, and then mix everything together for an easy chicken fried rice.
- Add some red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for some spice.
- You can use rotisserie chicken in place of the grilled chicken. Or try it with steak or pork instead of chicken.
- Serve with noodles or ramen instead of the rice.
- If you want a healthier version of this recipe, use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
Storage
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat- microwave or heat in a skillet over medium heat with a little bit more soy sauce.