If you’re looking for an easy dinner that requires almost no effort, this viral rotisserie chicken in a bag with rice is definitely worth trying. It takes a store-bought rotisserie chicken and turns it into a flavorful meal with jasmine rice, chili crisp, furikake and scallions.
The best part? You mix everything right inside the rotisserie chicken bag. Fewer dishes will always be a win in my house.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, especially if you already have leftover rice ready to go.
Why You’ll Love This Rotisserie Chicken and Rice
I love a good rotisserie chicken shortcut, especially on busy weeknights. This recipe is quick, filling, and has so much flavor without requiring a long list of cooking steps.
The chicken stays tender thanks to all of those juices left in the bag, while the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili crisp, and furikake turn plain rice into something you actually want to keep eating.
Ingredients
● 4 cups rotisserie chicken, about 1 whole bagged chicken
● 4 cups hot cooked jasmine rice or long-grain white rice
● 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions
● 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
● 2 teaspoons sesame oil
● 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
● 1-2 teaspoons chili crisp, plus more for topping
● 2 tablespoons furikake, plus more for topping
How to Make Viral Rotisserie Chicken in a Bag with Rice
Start by cooking your rice according to the package directions. You can also use leftover rice and simply heat it until it’s nice and hot.
Remove the rotisserie chicken from the bag, but don’t throw away the bag or the juices inside.
Shred about 4 cups of chicken into bite-sized pieces, removing the bones, cartilage, and any thick pieces of skin you don’t want.
Place the shredded chicken back into the original bag with all of those flavorful juices.
Add the hot rice, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili crisp, and furikake directly into the bag.
Seal the bag well and gently shake, squeeze, and turn it until the chicken, rice, and seasonings are evenly combined.
Open the bag and give everything a taste. If it needs a little more salt, add another splash of soy sauce. If it tastes a little rich, squeeze some fresh lime juice over it.
Spoon everything into bowls and finish with extra furikake and chili crisp.
Make It Your Own
One of the reasons I love recipes like this is that you don’t have to measure everything perfectly. You can easily adjust the ingredients depending on what your family likes.
If you’re serving kids or anyone who doesn’t love spice, start with less chili crisp and let everyone add more to their individual bowls. You can also add cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, edamame, or whatever vegetables you already have in the fridge.
For even more crunch, add extra crispy fried onions right before serving.
Can I Use Leftover Rice?
Absolutely. This is actually a great way to use leftover rice.
Just make sure you reheat the rice thoroughly before adding it to the chicken. Hot rice also helps warm everything else as you mix it together.
Do I Have to Mix It in the Chicken Bag?
No. The bag is what makes this recipe fun and ridiculously easy, but you can absolutely make the same recipe in a large mixing bowl.
If your rotisserie chicken came in a hard plastic container rather than a heat-safe bag, I would use a bowl instead.
Is Rotisserie Chicken in a Bag with Rice Spicy?
It can be, depending on the chili crisp you use.
Two teaspoons gives the dish some heat without overpowering all the other flavors. If your family prefers mild food, start with one tablespoon or leave it out of the main mixture. You can always put chili crisp on the table for everyone to add themselves.
What Is Furikake?
Furikake is a Japanese seasoning blend that’s typically sprinkled over rice. Depending on the variety, it can contain ingredients like sesame seeds, seaweed, salt, and other seasonings.
It adds a ton of flavor with almost no extra work, which makes it perfect for this recipe.
Easy 20-Minute Rotisserie Chicken Dinner
Between school, sports, work, and everything else happening during the week, I am always looking for dinners that don’t require spending an hour in the kitchen.
This viral rotisserie chicken and rice recipe checks all the boxes. It’s fast, uses an easy grocery store shortcut, requires very little cleanup, and everyone can customize their bowl with their favorite toppings.
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