What to Eat with Fried Rice

This bold chicken dish will stand out with its sweet and smoky combo of paprika and sugar. This recipe includes instructions for making it in the Instant Pot or the oven.

This classic Thai recipe has iconic flavors from the tangy marinade. This marinade is also what keeps the meat juicy and gives it the iconic aroma.

Sticky-sweet pineapple infuses this chicken with citrus flavors that will make you think of sunshine and beaches. As they caramelize, the pineapples add natural sugars to the entire dish.

This is one of the easiest recipes on the list! The bright lemon is the perfect flavor to add to the nutty garlic. And it cooks to perfection in the Instant Pot.

Beef curry is another Asian dish that tastes amazing with fried rice. When you make it in the slow cooker, the beef turns out fork-tender.

Light up your taste buds with another classic Filipino recipe. These chicken wings are perfect for parties or for a fun lunch for yourself.

If you like tender meat, then these short ribs are for you. With a robust flavor and tender texture, they're the perfect thing to serve with your fried rice.

If you're in the mood for a stew with a combination of bold and tangy flavors, then make this beef caldereta. Tender beef and veggies mix with briny olives in a bold tomato broth.

Skip the frozen egg rolls and whip up a batch of Filipino egg rolls. They are filled with a combination of ground pork and beef for a hearty side that could almost be a main course.

You can also serve fried rice with a classic German food - grilled Brats! They're super simple and have such a robust flavor that they go with any side dish you make.

Experience classic Pinoy flavors in your kitchen. Similar to Mexican picadillo, this easy ground beef recipe is filled with veggies and tastes perfect with a bowl of either white or fried rice.

This bold pasta dish is as spicy as you make it. Red chili peppers and aromatic garlic combine with sweet brown sugar and green onions for an unforgettable entree.

Teriyaki is a classic Asian sauce that you can make in a bunch of different ways. Use ground turkey for dish that brings out the flavors in the spices, not the meat.

With the distinct flavor of anise, Thai basil amps up the flavor and the spice of this easy beef stir fry.

Recreate a restaurant fav! Pad See Ew has a rich umami flavor that hails from Thailand. The wide egg noodles are incredibly satisfying.

This copycat recipe might be better than the original! With crisp-tender veggies and perfectly cooked beef, pad Thai is a dinnertime fav.

As this cooks all day, the beef becomes delightfully tender. I usually serve this sweet-and-spicy beef dish over white rice, but it's perfect with fried rice, too.

As the name implies, this dish will light your mouth on fire! It's ready in 20 minutes and one of the cheapest recipes in the list.

These tasty finger foods are filled with a zesty cream cheese filling and come out perfectly crispy. Make your fried rice the entree and serve some crab rangoons on the side.

Thin slices of juicy steak and fresh veggies make this easy stir fry a recipe you will look forward to. After you make it once, you'll be able to change it up and make it your own.

These crispy wings are as much fun to make as they are to eat. This recipe shows you how to make them in the air fryer or the oven.

These juicy prawns are perfectly cooked in a briny sauce. Serve them on top of your fried rice or on the side. They're the perfect last-minute meal idea because they cook so quickly.

Go meatless with this vegetarian side dish. As they saute and caramelize together in the pan, the peppers and onions get infused with naturally sweet flavors.

Add some Mexican flavors to the table with your fried rice. The syrupy mangos and mild avocado taste amazing with the peppery arugula and juicy shrimp.

This is a coleslaw you'll never forget. It's a sour pickled slaw that you can add as a condiment or enjoy it as a side dish.

This is a fun and easy twist on classic chicken chow mein. Made with the same noodles, sauce, and veggies, the prawns give it a lighter feel (and incredible flavor).

You won't get tired of cucumbers when you toss them with some carrots in a spicy Asian dressing. The sweet cucumbers will light up your mouth with a lot of surprising flavor.

Spicy Thai basil is the perfect herb for shrimp, too. You'll fall in love with this simple stir fry and the surprising combination of spices.

Kids and adults love the tiny crispy bites of popcorn shrimp, and you will too! Skip the grease and speed up the process by making them in your air fryer.

Yes, you can make scallops in the air fryer, too. They are so easy that even beginner cooks can ace this recipe.

These zesty corn ribs are a classic Mexican side dish - and yes, they taste perfect with fried rice! They are so easy to make that you'll start adding them to more meals.

Asparagus is the perfect side dish for every kind of entree you can think of. And when you grill it with lemon, it always comes out with the right balance of earthy and zesty flavors.

Hello, spice! This recipe turns chicken into an explosion of peppery fire. The whole, red chile peppers are what make this recipe so unforgettable.

This is a simple recipe with just a few ingredients. The creamy coconut milk is the perfect complement to the robust garlic and soy sauce.

You don't need a sauce for these spicy shrimp bites! Air fryer bang bang shrimp are fantastically crispy and coated in a spicy breading.

Salmon is a filling, nutritious, and versatile protein and you can cook it perfectly in the air fryer. It's one of my favorite ways to cook salmon, especially on busy nights.

Bacon makes everything better! And bacon wrapped shrimp make fun little appetizers or a tasty lunch. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, they are a go-to lunch.

This is a classic Filipino noodle dish made with thick, wheat noodles. You can use your favorite type of protein and veggies to make a dish everyone begs for.

Not only do these bite-sized pieces of shrimp crisp perfectly in the air fryer, but they have the sweet flavor of coconut, too. Serve them with your favorite sweet and sour sauce.

The secret to this tasty pasta and steak dish is to use two different types of noodles, and their seasoning packets. Then, it just needs some steak to make it a complete meal.

You won't guess it, but this chicken Yakisoba recipe is made with four different condiments - including ketchup! It might be unusual, but it actually works.

As if grilled scallops weren't already super delicious, I wrapped them in bacon and added a glaze. Skewer them with pineapples and you have a sweet and tangy kabob!

If you love thin and crispy rice wrappers, then you've got to make these summer rolls. They taste so fresh and light that you'll forget how good they are for you.

Make a seafood boil at home with all your favorite ingredients - shrimp, scallops, corn, potatoes, and sausage. Then, serve it with a plate of fried rice.

Rethink boring mayo macaroni salad and give it a Filipino twist. Just add some crushed pineapples, pickles, and sliced eggs!

This briny soup is ready in minutes - and you don't have to be a professional cook to make it, either. It's the perfect thing to eat with fried rice.

You can make this veggie-filled dish with either beef or chicken, but I prefer it with strips of tender steak. It's a mouthful of flavor in every bite.

Using a pressure cooker for this chicken recipe is the best way to infuse it with sweet and herbaceous flavors. This is one dish that you'll eat slowly, savoring every bite.

The tantalizing flavors of curry are perfect with jumbo shrimp and delicate noodles. This dairy-free recipe is another restaurant fav you can make at home.

Spice up dinner time with some pork and shrimp wontons. Even better is the spicy chili sauce that you drizzle on top.

Give your packet of Ramen a boost! This recipe gives you a bunch of different ideas you can use to make it completely unique.

If you like Pad Thai, then you'll love the sweet and nutty flavors of cashew chicken. And when you make it in the Instant Pot, the flavors will meld together magically.

This recipe elevates your salad game and makes it fun to eat healthy. The combination of sweet with salty and savory flavors is one that works every single time.