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April 11, 2022

What to Serve with Chicken Stir Fry (11 Best Side Dishes)

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If you wonder what you can serve with chicken stir fry, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected some of the best side dishes that you can serve with your stir fry dish.

Table of Contents

  • Best Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Stir Fry
    • Fried Rice
    • Chinese Steamed Pork Buns
    • Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
    • Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
    • Chinese Chive Pancakes
    • Microwave Cauliflower Rice
    • Creamy Mac n Cheese
    • Microwave Steamed Rice
    • Wonton Noodle Soup
    • Rice Pilaf
    • Cornbread
  • Easy Fried Rice to Serve with Chinese Chicken Stir Fry

Best Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Stir Fry

Fried Rice
Chinese Steamed Pork Buns

Fried Rice

Loaded with vegetables and scrambled eggs, this fried rice is a quick and easy restaurant-style dish. Plus, you can easily customize this dish by adding chicken, shrimp, steak or pork chops, making this the ideal rice side dish.

Chinese Steamed Pork Buns

This traditional dim sum consists of a juicy pork filling. Even kids and picky eaters can’t resist these flavorful steamed buns.

Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

This popular Cantonese appetizer is simply irresistible. Here’s a simple, yet authentic recipe for Chinese Har Gow shrimp dumplings.

Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls

These super crispy vegetable spring rolls are incredibly easy to make. Serve with a honey garlic dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dim sum.

Chinese Chive Pancakes

Fragrant sprigs of fresh chives make these savory pancakes absolutely delicious. Enjoy with a drizzle of soy sauce for a healthy vegetarian breakfast. 

Microwave Cauliflower Rice
Creamy Mac n Cheese

Microwave Cauliflower Rice

Short on time? Try this microwave cauliflower dish for a change. You may just be surprised at how light and fluffy the cauliflower turns out in just a few minutes. Plus, it’s keto-friendly and low-carb!

Creamy Mac n Cheese

Rich and creamy, this mac n cheese is oh so satisfying! Plus, how often is it that you get a recipe straight from a country singer?! It includes sharp cheddar cheese, butter, eggs and evaporated milk. The tip here is to make sure your slow cooker is on low to prevent it turning out mushy. 

Microwave Steamed Rice

Steamed rice is the classic side to serve with Bourbon chicken. Microwave Rice is faster than other methods and just as fluffy! It’s so quick to make, plus cleanup is a breeze!

Wonton Noodle Soup

When you’re having takeout cravings, close the UberEats app and make your very own Chinese wonton soup. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this comforting dim sum from scratch. 

Rice Pilaf

More fresh and quicker than the packaged stuff you get at the grocery store, rice pilaf is the perfect side dish to any meal! Add in some chopped vegetables, serve it over the Pork Tenderloin – absolutely, positively drool-worthy!

Cornbread

Is there anything better than coming home to the aroma of homemade cornbread? With this recipe not only will you fill your home with the wonderful smell, but will have a bread that has a crisp golden crust and moist, fluffy center! Plus, it only takes 25 minutes from start to finish! 

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Benihana Fried Rice
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Easy Fried Rice to Serve with Chinese Chicken Stir Fry

Loaded with vegetables and scrambled eggs, fried rice is easy to customize, making this the ideal rice side dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Fried Rice

  • 2 tablespoons oil use safflower oil for the most authentic flavor, but you can use any oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic butter
  • 4 cups cooked and chilled white rice
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or more to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce

For Garnishing

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the egg and cook until scrambled. Once cooked, transfer the egg to a separate plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to skillet and add carrots and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes or until the veggies are soft. Immediately add green onions, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir until combined.
  • Add cooked rice and garlic butter. Continue sautéing for 3 more minutes to fry the rice.
  • Then add in the cooked eggs and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat. Taste and season with extra soy sauce if preferred.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green beans. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For the leftover fried rice, store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator, and it’ll last for up to 3 days.
For Benihana Chicken Fried Rice, you can cook chicken separately, and add the cooked chicken together with cooked eggs.

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