Once you learn the basics of how to make fried rice, you can easily whip up any of these delicious fried rice recipes.
Our Best Fried Rice Recipes
Easy Chicken Fried Rice
After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This easy chicken fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. — Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York
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Pork Fried Rice
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband anxiously awaits the nights we have pork because he knows I’ll make this special Leftover Pork Fried Rice recipe. Add a few fortune cookies to make the meal special. —Norma Reynolds, Overland Park, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 382 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Forget ordinary fried rice! Kimchi fried rice is just as easy, but it packs a flavorful punch. This is a great use for leftovers, too. You can freeze the fried rice for up to three months. When cooking your defrosted rice, add a little extra soy sauce so it doesn’t dry out. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup fried rice with 1 egg: 331 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
4/12
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband often ordered pineapple fried rice at Thai restaurants, so I surprised him by tweaking some similar recipes to come up with a version that's both simple and delicious. —Bonnie Brien, Pacific Grove, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 491 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
5/12
Ginger Steak Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for an end-of-the-week meal, this sensational dish comes together quickly in a wok with leftover rice. I learned a great tip for the steak recently: Partially freeze it, and it will be easy to cut into thin slices. —Simone Garza, Evansville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 346 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Easy Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy fried rice recipe really captures the flavor of fried rice served in restaurants. Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that’s easy to put together. —Lori Schweer, Mapleton, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 476 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1077mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
7/12
Shrimp Fried Rice
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can't get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. —Sandra Thompson, White Hall, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 332 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Hawaiian Fried Rice
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Growing up in the South Pacific, rice was the mainstay of our diet. When my husband and I moved stateside, we created this Hawaiian fried rice recipe. We bring this dish to every potluck, and it’s always the hit of the party. —Janice Edwards, Plainville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 621 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 1191mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
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9/12
Stir-Fry Rice Bowl
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My meatless version of Korean bibimbap is tasty, pretty and easy to tweak for different spice levels. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 305 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
10/12
Takeout Beef Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Transform last night’s supper into tonight’s dinner for six. Hoisin-flavored chuck roast works wonders in this recipe, but you can use flank steak as well. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 367 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 793mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Chinese Pork Fried Rice
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pretty peas and crunchy carrots add color to tender poultry and rice in this savory supper recipe sent by Peggy Vaught of Glasgow, West Virginia.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 338 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
12/12
Curried Rice & Noodles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As the head cook at a girls camp, I have to make a vegetarian option for each meal. This one is a favorite! —Debbie Fleenor, Monterey, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 360 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.
