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20 Fried Rice Variations That Will Revolutionize Your Weeknight Dinners

February 28, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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Whenever I eat at a Chinese restaurant (which is not so often), I always get fried rice. It’s a staple, and I love it. But, like most things, there are no reasons why you can’t make your own fried rice at home!

There are also so many ways to make fried rice—you can make it every night and not feel like you’re having the same food over and over again (but you should probably change it up every once in a while).

These fried rice recipes are so good, and you will love them!

Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice.

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There’s no need to get takeout when you can make this from scratch right at home! One of the best weeknight dinners, this take-out classic is packed with flavor, not greasy, and loaded with chicken, veggies, and tender rice!

Get the Recipe: Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

 

Instant Pot Fried Rice With Chicken

Instant Pot Fried Rice with Chicken.

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This Instant Pot Fried Rice with Chicken is a fast and easy one-pot meal. Pair it with your favourite Chinese-style veggie and soup, and you are ready to entertain your guests or family with a Chinese-style dinner. 

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Fried Rice with Chicken

 

Quick and Easy Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)

Quick and Easy Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag).

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This easy and delicious garlic-fried rice is a great way to use any leftover rice in the fridge! Also known as Filipino garlic fried rice or sinangag, it’s a breakfast staple for many Filipinos worldwide but can also be eaten practically any time of the day.

Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)

 

Vegetable Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe

Easy Homemade Vegetable Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe.

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Make your own vegetable fried rice at home with this Instant Pot fried rice recipe. It is better than any rice you can get at any restaurant. 

Get the Recipe: Vegetable Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe

 

Street Style Paneer-Fried Rice Recipe

Street Style Paneer Fried Rice Recipe.

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Savor the fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors with this street-style paneer-fried rice. It has golden brown paneer cubes, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices. This quick and easy dish brings the taste of vibrant street food to your home kitchen.

Get the Recipe: Street Style Paneer Fried Rice 

 

Vegan Fried Rice

Vegan Fried Rice.

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In just 30 minutes, you can have this takeout-inspired Vegan Fried Rice that requires just 10 ingredients. It’s loaded with veggies, brimming with flavor, and tossed with fluffy plant eggs!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Fried Rice

 

Peruvian-Style Fried Rice (Arroz Chaufa Recipe)

Peruvian-style fried rice (arroz chaufa recipe).

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Chaufa Rice or Peruvian Fried Rice is a dish of Chifa cuisine (derived from Chinese cuisine) made with fried rice, vegetables, eggs, and chicken or, in this case, shrimp. It’s a kind of fried rice, Peruvian style.

Get the Recipe: Peruvian-style fried rice (arroz chaufa recipe)

 

Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice

Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice.

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This Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice is perfect for a quick dinner. It’s full of yummy shrimp, tender chicken, and soft rice mixed with colorful veggies.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice

 

Chicken Fried Rice (Blackstone Griddle)

Chicken Fried Rice (Blackstone Griddle).

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This Blackstone Fried Rice is the ultimate 30-minute meal! This easy weeknight recipe combines leftover rice, chicken, and fresh veggies for a quick, hibachi-style “clean-out-the-fridge” dinner, all on the flattop griddle. 

Get the Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice (Blackstone Griddle)

 

Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice

Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice.

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This fried rice is healthier than regular fried rice. So, skip the Chinese takeout and make this for dinner instead!

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice

 

Vegan Fried Rice

Vegan Fried Rice.

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Make this Instant Pot vegan fried rice with frozen vegetables and curry powder. Topped with tofu crumbles, it’s a quick and easy 8-ingredient vegan rice dish.

Get the Recipe: Vegan Fried Rice

 

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice).

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This is not your regular fried rice. Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s national dish, and for good reason. It is simple yet flavorful fried rice with an intriguing blend of ingredients, techniques, and traditions.

Get the Recipe: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

 

Easy Fried Rice With Egg

Easy Fried Rice with Egg.

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This egg and vegetable fried rice is better than any Chinese restaurant takeout! It’s easy and is better than Chinese takeout!

Get the Recipe: Easy Fried Rice with Egg

 

Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice

Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice.

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This pineapple chicken fried rice is the perfect mix of sweet, savoury, and a little spicy. Juicy grilled pineapple gives a tropical feel, and tender chicken with a rich, umami-packed marinade gives it that classic Chinese fried rice flavour. Tossed with day-old rice, eggs, and veggies, it’s an easy go-to meal that I guarantee will be better than takeout.

Get the Recipe: Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice

 

Leftover Turkey Fried Rice

Leftover Turkey fried rice.

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Turkey fried rice is a quick and flavorful way to transform leftovers into a satisfying meal. Perfect for using up any leftover turkey roast, this easy fried rice recipe combines simple ingredients for a dish the whole family will enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Leftover Turkey fried rice

 

Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Fried Rice.

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This unusual recipe makes a great meal, whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner inspiration. It’s so good, with bold Korean flavors like kimchi and gochujang.

Get the Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice

 

Easy Fried Rice, Chinese Style

Easy Fried Rice, Chinese Style.

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Tastier than takeout, this Chinese fried rice recipe is a healthy, customizable dish perfect for any night of the week. Serve egg-fried rice on its own or pair it with your favorite Asian dishes.

Get the Recipe: Easy Fried Rice, Chinese Style

 

Brazilian Fried Rice (Biro-Biro)

Brazilian Fried Rice (Biro-Biro).

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If you’re Brazilian, you know that rice is a staple at almost every meal. And if you eat a lot of rice, chances are you often have leftovers. This Brazilian Fried Rice (called arroz biro-biro in Brazil) is one of our favorite ways to use that extra rice. It’s flavorful, thanks to crispy bacon or smoked sausage, onions, garlic, and eggs. It’s commonly served alongside Brazilian barbecue or a juicy steak, but it’s so good you could eat it all on its own. 

Get the Recipe: Brazilian Fried Rice (Biro-Biro)

 

Spicy Schezwan Fried Rice

Spicy Schezwan Fried Rice.

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Schezwan Fried rice, or Szechuan Fried rice, is a very popular dish in Indo-Chinese cuisine. This spicy fried rice is unique because of the freshly made Schezwan sauce used.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Schezwan Fried Rice

 

Broccoli Fried Rice Recipe

Broccoli Fried Rice Recipe | Easy Rice Recipe.

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This Broccoli Fried Rice is a perfect vegetarian quick and easy meal. This healthy broccoli fried rice is a good lunchbox menu for kids and adults. This main course rice dish can be cooked in under 30 minutes. Read the detailed post and learn this easy broccoli-fried rice recipe.

Get the Recipe: Broccoli Fried Rice Recipe

 

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