🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵🌞 Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, June 18, 2026 🌞

🔥 Cowboy Campfire Chicken Fried Rice Skillet 🔥

Good morning, folks! 🤠

Today's chuckwagon favorite puts a cowboy twist on a takeout classic! This Chicken Fried Rice Skillet is loaded with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, fluffy rice, and savory flavors—all cooked together in one pan.

It's quick, hearty, and perfect for those busy summer evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

🍗🍚🥕 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced

• 3 cups cooked rice (day-old rice works best)

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Green onions for garnish

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Heat butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

2️⃣ Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

3️⃣ Add peas and carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes.

4️⃣ Push vegetables to one side and scramble eggs on the other side of the skillet.

5️⃣ Add chicken and cooked rice.

6️⃣ Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture.

7️⃣ Stir everything together and cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through.

8️⃣ Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve with:

• Egg rolls 🥢

• Fresh fruit 🍍

• Sweet tea 🍹

• Fortune cookies for fun! 🥠

⭐ Campfire Tip

Cold, leftover rice gives fried rice the best texture and helps prevent it from becoming mushy.

💜 Chuckwagon Encouragement

Sometimes God uses the ordinary moments to remind us of His extraordinary goodness.

Slow down today, count your blessings, and enjoy the gift of another beautiful day.

📖 Scripture for Today

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

— Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

🌞 Question of the Day

🍚 What's your favorite rice dish?

🍗 Chicken Fried Rice🌶️ Spanish Rice🥘 Jambalaya🧀 Cheesy Rice Casserole🥩 Beef & Rice

👇 Share your favorite in the comments! 🤠🍲❤️🔥