Cajun Fried Rice

Name: Cajun Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, chilled, chilled; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, diced; 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined; 4 oz andouille sausage, diced, diced; 1/2 cup onion, diced, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 1/2 cup green onions, sliced, sliced; 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced, diced; 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 eggs, beaten

Spiced up fried rice loaded with chicken, shrimp, and sausage in a bold Cajun-seasoned sauce. A one-skillet meal that's quick, satisfying, and bursting with flavor.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice, chilled, chilled
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, diced
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined
4 oz andouille sausage, diced, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
1/2 cup green onions, sliced, sliced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced, diced
2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 eggs, beaten

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2

Add 1 lb diced boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, 1/2 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, peeled and deveined, and 4 oz diced andouille sausage, diced. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
3

Push the meat to the side and scramble 2 beaten eggs in the cleared space until cooked, about 2 minutes.
4

Add 1/2 cup diced onion, diced, 4 cloves minced garlic, minced, and 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, diced. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
5

Add 3 cups chilled cooked rice, chilled and break up any clumps, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
6

Pour in 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and sprinkle with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
7

Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until well combined and heated through.
8

Serve immediately, garnished with 1/2 cup sliced green onions, sliced.

Questions

How long does Cajun Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cajun Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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