Best 10 Zesty Oven Fried Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Zesty Oven-Fried Rice, a culinary masterpiece that combines the convenience of oven-baking with the delectable taste of classic fried rice. This irresistible dish promises a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, succulent protein, and a zesty sauce that elevates every bite.

This recipe collection takes you on a culinary journey, offering three irresistible variations of Zesty Oven-Fried Rice. The **Classic Zesty Oven-Fried Rice** captivates with its harmony of flavors, featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and Sriracha. For a vegetarian delight, the **Zesty Oven-Fried Rice with Tofu** delights with its protein-packed tofu, while the **Zesty Oven-Fried Rice with Shrimp** tantalizes taste buds with the delicate sweetness of succulent shrimp.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a hassle-free cooking experience. With easy-to-follow instructions and a list of readily available ingredients, you can effortlessly create this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the irresistible charm of Zesty Oven-Fried Rice. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this delightful dish that promises to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZESTY OVEN-FRIED RICE



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I came up with this recipe when I was looking for something out of the ordinary to take to a family potluck. The compliments were overwhelming and I gladly shared the recipe.-Joan Crandall, Burlington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onions, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. , In the same skillet, cook and stir eggs until set but still moist. Add to meat mixture. Fluff rice with fork. Stir in the rice, mushrooms, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce to meat mixture. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPICY OVEN-FRIED RICE WITH GOCHUJANG AND FRIED EGGS



Spicy Oven-Fried Rice With Gochujang and Fried Eggs image

This crunchy, tasty, not-really-fried rice gets a big umami punch from gochujang, the fermented Korean red-pepper paste that's worth keeping in your fridge to perk up all sorts of dishes. As with any fried rice, you can add raw or cooked vegetables according to what you have on hand (though you'll want to add cooked vegetables a little later in the cooking process). If you don't have brussels sprouts, you could use any type of cabbage. Broccoli or cauliflower would be great substitutes for broccolini, and butternut squash can replace the carrots. The fried egg on top makes it feel like a more substantial meal, but you can leave it out for a lighter dinner. If you are a vegetarian, leave out the sausage, or add some smoked tofu. The dish is endlessly customizable.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, grains and rice, vegetables, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain brown rice, or 4 cups cooked, chilled white rice
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable, canola or grapeseed oil
2 links turkey or pork sausage (about 6 ounces total), removed from casings
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
4 scallions, sliced, green and white parts separated
1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
1/4 pound brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 large stalks broccolini, chopped (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red-pepper paste)
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
4 fried eggs, for serving (optional)
Dark sesame oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • If using uncooked rice, combine the rice and 2 1/2 cups water in a small, deep saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until all the water has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, covered, then spread out on a large baking sheet to cool completely.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to a large rimmed baking sheet, and add the sausage. Cut it into smaller pieces right on the baking sheet. Transfer to the oven to cook, 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break the sausage into smaller pieces again, then cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Add the carrots, scallion whites, mushrooms, brussels sprouts and broccolini to the sheet pan, stir well to coat with the oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cook until the vegetables have wilted, about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the gochujang, tamari and remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large bowl. Add the cooked rice and stir until evenly coated.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the rice, stirring to combine with the vegetables, then press the mixture down with the back of a spatula. Return to oven and cook until rice is getting crisp on the bottom, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once about halfway through and pressing down again. (If serving with fried eggs, begin cooking them about 5 minutes before the rice is done.)
  • Divide oven-fried rice among plates or bowls and top each portion with a fried egg, if using. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with the scallion greens and serve immediately.

EMERGENCY "DUMP 'N BAKE" FRIED RICE



Emergency

Recipe video above. This recipe was conceived as an emergency, ultra low-effort side dish. Just dump all the ingredients in a pan, and shove it in the oven. End result: seasoned rice that's amazingly similar to wok-tossed fried rice! Every grain of rice is perfectly cooked and fluffy, and the bacon even goes golden!Uses less liquid than the usual 1 : 1.5 rice to water ratio because we need to factor in the water that comes off the frozen vegetables (a surprising amount!).Bonus: this recipe starts with uncooked rice. No need to plan ahead with day-old cooked rice like you usually do!Add in options - like eggs, chicken, see Notes.PLEASE DO NOT stray from recommended rice per recipe. If you do, I cannot guarantee outcome!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Rice     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (, UNCOOKED (Note 1))
2 cups chicken or veg stock (, low sodium)
1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 2))
1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine ((dry sherry, mirin or sake, Note 3))
2 garlic cloves (, minced with crusher (straight into pan))
2 cups frozen diced veg ((carrots, peas, corn mix, Note 4 fresh veg))
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 1/4 cups / 180g bacon (uncooked) or ham (, chopped (I use store bought chopped bacon, Note 5))
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 cup green onion (, finely sliced (2 - 3 stems))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C fan).
  • Mix ingredients in baking dish: Place all Baked Fried Rice ingredients except bacon in a baking dish (~22 x 32cm / 9 x 13"). Stir, then spread rice evenly across pan.
  • Top with bacon: Scatter bacon across surface.
  • Bake covered 40 min: Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered 15 min: Remove foil. Bake uncovered 15 minutes - this will colour the bacon. Liquid should be absorbed, rice should be cooked (but will seem wet, will absorb and soften while resting).
  • Rest 10 min: Cover loosely with foil, stand for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff: Add green onion and sesame oil. Fluff rice with fork, marvel at how perfectly cooked the rice grains are. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1016 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHEET PAN FRIED RICE



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Baking the rice on a sheet pan guarantees more of the crispy, crunchy bits that make fried rice the perfect food. For this recipe, the older and drier the rice the better. If you must start with freshly cooked grains, spread them out on a sheet pan to dry out in the refrigerator first.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover and slightly dry)
5 scallions, white and dark green parts separated, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and grated using the large holes on a box grater
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
Toasted sesame seeds and sriracha, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Toss together the rice, white and light green parts of the sliced scallions, carrots, peas, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil in a large bowl until the rice is completely coated. Spread on a sheet pan and bake until the rice begins to toast on the outer edges, about 15 minutes. Toss the rice on the sheet pan using a metal spatula, scraping up any stuck-on pieces. Drizzle the eggs over the rice and nestle in the shrimp. Continue baking until the shrimp and eggs are cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more. Top with the sesame seeds and reserved dark green scallions and divide among 4 plates. Serve with sriracha on the side.

EASY OVEN FRIED RICE



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This recipe makes a large roast pan full (great for pot lucks) and it turns out very moist and flavorful.

Provided by debbiec

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 large roast pan

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked long grain rice
7 1/2 cups water (I used part chicken broth)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oil
1 chopped onions or 1 green onion
1 envelope Lipton onion mushroom dry soup mix (or 1 envelope dry onion soup mix plus 1 Cup-a-Soup envelope Cream of Mushroom flavor)
1 can mushroom, chopped
celery salt (optional)
garlic powder (optional)
3 eggs, scrambled
cooked chicken breasts or cooked pork, cubed
1/4 cup honey garlic sauce, from a jar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT (eggs/meat/honey garlic sauce) in a large roast pan and stir.
  • Cover with lid and bake for 1 hour.
  • Scramble eggs while rice is cooking and cube meat.
  • Add both to cooked rice.
  • Pour honey garlic sauce over& stir to mix.
  • Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3533.4, Fat 74.9, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 5649, Carbohydrate 613.2, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 86.4

ULTIMATE OVEN FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Ultimate Oven Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tstokley

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups rice, uncooked
3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together, and pour into a Pyrex baking pan.
  • cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, or until rice is done.
  • Good with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.5, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 2020, Carbohydrate 156.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 16.7

BAKED "FRIED" RICE



Baked

If you don't have cold leftover rice around, this easy oven method will produce something very similar to the classic fried rice, with the perfect texture every time. Just like rice pilaf, the grains of rice get coated in fat before absorbing the cooking liquid, ensuring plump, tender, separate grains with no sticky clumps. Just adjust cooking time if using a different kind of rice or pan size. Garnish with green onions and serve with a runny poached egg on top if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup sliced green onions
½ cup diced red bell peppers
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup green peas
1 cup diced ham
1 pinch salt to taste
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chile paste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place rice in a large baking dish. Drizzle in canola and sesame oils; toss to coat rice completely. Add garlic, green onions, bell peppers, carrots, peas, and ham. Season with salt. Stir until well combined.
  • Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and chile paste in a pot over high heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Pour on top of the rice and stir briefly. Cover top tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 32 minutes. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Return to the oven until rice is browned and crusted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1351.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

FRIED RICE



Fried Rice image

Here's a brilliant and addictive way to use up leftovers that comes together in about 20 minutes. It can accommodate practically any vegetable languishing in your refrigerator, and adding leftover cooked chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or tofu isn't a bad idea either.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     one pot, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored and roughly chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
1 cup peas (defrost if frozen)
1 tablespoon minced ginger, or to taste
3 to 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, or water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup minced cilantro or scallions

Steps:

  • Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or a large skillet, and turn heat to high. When it begins to shimmer, add onion, pepper and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a bowl.
  • Drain peas if necessary, and add them to skillet; cook, shaking pan, for about a minute, or until hot. Remove them to the bowl.
  • Put remaining oil in the skillet, followed by garlic and ginger. When the mixture is fragrant, about 15 seconds later, add the rice, breaking up clumps with a spoon as you go along and tossing it with oil. When the rice is well coated, make a well in the center and break the eggs into it. Scramble these, then stir into the rice.
  • Return vegetables to the skillet and stir to integrate. Add wine or water and cook, stirring, for approximately 1 minute. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, then taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Turn off heat, stir in the cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 545 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZESTY CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET RECIPE



Zesty Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe image

Get the pan sizzling with this Zesty Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe. The zest in this chicken & rice skillet recipe comes from mustard & Italian dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 WYLER'S Instant Bouillon Chicken Flavored Cube
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 each green and red pepper, cut into strips
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook 1/4 cup dressing and mustard in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; cook 6 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
  • Dissolve bouillon cube in water; stir into skillet with remaining dressing and peppers; cover. Simmer 2 min. Stir in rice; simmer, covered, 5 min. or until rice and peppers are tender.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Let stand 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

SHEET-PAN FRIED RICE WITH VEGAN 'XO' SAUCE



Sheet-Pan Fried Rice With Vegan 'XO' Sauce image

While making fried rice the traditional way isn't hard, this sheet-pan version is an excellent alternative method: It uses the oven for the heavy lifting and produces the perfect amount of crisping. Fried rice is the ultimate adaptable dish, and here, frozen mixed vegetables - that bag of corn, carrots, peas and beans that home cooks should always keep in the freezer - create a colorful canvas for an XO-inspired vegan mushroom sauce that infuses the dish with umami. The sauce is a wonderful condiment in itself, so make a double batch to keep in the fridge for slathering over noodles or roasted vegetables. You could use mushrooms other than cremini for the sauce; fresh or dried shiitake work incredibly well. Add more eggs if you wish, too.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 heaping cups cold leftover rice (white or brown)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, plus more for drizzling
6 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
3/4 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, to taste
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (do not thaw)
4 to 6 eggs
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place a sheet pan on the middle oven rack and heat to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rice with salt, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil and half of the diced onion. Toss to combine well. Remove the sheet pan from the oven, and spread the rice out evenly. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, add 1 to 2 tablespoons neutral oil and the remaining diced onion. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the onions start to soften, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes more until translucent. Add the remaining 6 to 7 tablespoons neutral oil, along with the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark soy sauce and red-pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mushrooms are completely soft. If the oil bubbles too much, reduce the heat to low.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven, add the frozen mixed vegetables and toss with the rice to evenly distribute. Make 4 to 6 divots in the rice (depending on how many eggs you are using), drizzle a tiny bit of neutral oil into each divot to prevent sticking, and break an egg into each. Return to the oven for 6 to 10 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  • To serve, spoon some of the sauce over the rice and top with scallions. If the rice needs more seasoning, add more sauce or season with salt.

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Tips
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  • For the best texture, use day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and sticky.
  • To make your fried rice extra crispy, cook it in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the rice. If you do, the rice will steam instead of fry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your fried rice. This will add flavor, color, and texture.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be crisp-tender when you're done cooking them.
  • Add your protein of choice to the fried rice. This could be chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu.
  • Season the fried rice with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, ginger, or chili powder, to taste.
  • Serve the fried rice immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh.
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Conclusion
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Fried rice is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a quick and easy meal to make. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, fried rice is a great option. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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