This Oven Baked Fried Rice is a quick and easy dish for busy weeknights. Crunchy rice and veggies are It is packed with flavor and will be ready faster than you can order takeout and wait for it to be delivered.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- To make fried rice in the oven, we use simple ingredients that you most likely already have on hand.
- making this dish at home, you can satisfy your takeout cravings without paying the high restaurant prices.
- Fried Rice, baked in the oven, which means no constant stirring or standing over the stove—perfect for effortless cooking.
This baked fried rice recipe is a breeze to put together. Try some other of our easy recipes made with rice; Cajun Chicken and Rice and Cajun Beans and Rice.
Ingredient List
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- long grain white rice
- low-sodium chicken broth
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- sesame oil
- minced garlic
- frozen vegetables
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
- 9x13 inch casserole dish
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- Wooden Spoon
How to make Oven Baked Fried Rice
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/220°C.
- Add ingredients to a baking dish and combine.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil from the pan, and return the rice to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Cover with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
- Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Make sure the rice is completely cooled before freezing.
- Reheating: To reheat, microwave in 30-second intervals until warm, or heat on the stove with a splash of chicken broth to restore moisture.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Make sure to use long-grain white rice for the best texture; other types of rice may require an adjustment to the cooking time or liquid ratio.
- For even more flavor, consider toasting the rice in a bit of sesame oil on the stove before adding it to the baking dish.
- If you'd like to add protein, cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu can be stirred in before baking or added as a topping before serving.
- Be cautious when removing the foil after baking, as the steam can be very hot. Use tongs or a fork to lift the edges safely.
- Customize the flavor further with your favorite sauces, such as hoisin, sriracha, or teriyaki, to suit your preferences.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Vegetables: I like to use frozen mixed vegetables. You can use a bag of just peas and carrots, depending on your family's tastes.
- Saute diced onion in a bit of oil or butter until tender and add them to the rice before it bakes for a little extra flavor.
- Protein: to turn this into a main course, add leftover pork, chicken, or beef.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your fried rice is soggy, return it to the oven without the foil so that it crisps up.
Yes, if you are not a fan of vegetables in your rice, you can leave them out altogether.
Serving Suggestions
This fried rice makes a great side dish alongside your favorite Chinese recipes. Some of our favorites are Easy Orange Chicken. Pork Chop Suey, and Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken.
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Baked Fried Rice
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth Note 1
- 3 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups frozen vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- green onions, chopped optional garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- To a 9x13 inch baking dish, add all ingredients 2 cups long grain white rice, 2 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth, 3 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1 Tablespoon minced garlic, 2 cups frozen vegetables, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepperMix to combine.
- Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and carefully take off the aluminum foil. Place the pan back in the oven for 5 minutes or until the rice is slightly browned on top.
- Remove from the oven and loosely cover the pan with foil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with green onions, chopped and serve with your favorite protein, if desired.
NOTES
- Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Make sure the rice is completely cooled before freezing.
- Reheating: To reheat, microwave in 30-second intervals until warm, or heat on the stove with a splash of chicken broth to restore moisture.
