09/26/2026
Complete Meal: Fried Rice, Oven BBQ Chicken, Creamy Potato Salad & Fresh Veggies Ingredients: For the Fried Rice: 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old) 1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (minced) 1 carrot (diced) ½ cup peas 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional) 1 green onion (chopped, for garnish) For the Oven BBQ Chicken: 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks ½ cup BBQ sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon oil For the Creamy Potato Salad: 4 medium potatoes (peeled & cubed) ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 small red onion (finely chopped) 1 celery stalk (chopped) 1 boiled egg (chopped) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste For the Veggies & Salad: 1 cucumber (sliced) 1 tomato (chopped) ½ red onion (sliced) ½ bell pepper (sliced) 1 cup lettuce (chopped) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ lemon (juiced) Salt & black pepper to taste Method: Fried Rice: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add diced carrots and peas, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Pour in soy sauce and mix well. Stir-fry for 5 more minutes, add sesame oil if using, and garnish with green onions. Oven BBQ Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with the mixture and place it on a baking tray. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting occasionally, until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through. Creamy Potato Salad: Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled potatoes, red onion, celery, and boiled egg, then mix well. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Veggies & Salad: In a bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and lettuce. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Serving Suggestion: Plate the BBQ chicken with a side of fried rice, a scoop of creamy potato salad, and fresh veggies & salad for a colorful and satisfying meal. Enjoy your delicious homemade feast! 🍗🍚🥗✨