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product_id: 184977817
title: "Mountain House Chicken Fried Rice | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | Gluten-Free | 2 Servings"
brand: "mountain house"
price: "R58"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Mountain House"
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# Lightweight 4.7 oz pouch Ready in under 10 mins 30-year shelf life guarantee Mountain House Chicken Fried Rice | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | Gluten-Free | 2 Servings

**Brand:** mountain house
**Price:** R58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥢 Savor the adventure—comfort food that fuels your wildest journeys!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mountain House Chicken Fried Rice | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | Gluten-Free | 2 Servings by mountain house
- **How much does it cost?** R58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/184977817-mountain-house-chicken-fried-rice-freeze-dried-backpacking-and-camping)

## Best For

- mountain house enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mountain house brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Light & Packable:** At only 4.7 ounces, it’s designed to keep your pack light and your adventure heavy on flavor.
- • **Clean, Gluten-Free Fuel:** Made with premium ingredients, free from artificial additives and certified gluten-free for mindful eaters.
- • **Eco-Conscious Packaging:** Recycle your pouch with TerraCycle and help preserve the wild places you love.
- • **Trusted Legacy Since 1969:** Crafted in the USA with decades of expertise, backed by a 30-year taste guarantee.
- • **Effortless Trail-Ready Prep:** Just add hot water, wait 10 minutes, and enjoy—no mess, no fuss.

## Overview

Mountain House Chicken Fried Rice is a premium freeze-dried meal crafted in the USA since 1969, delivering two gluten-free servings of savory chicken, long-grain rice, vegetables, and eggs. Ready in under 10 minutes with just hot water, it weighs only 4.7 ounces, making it ideal for backpacking, camping, or emergency preparedness. With a 30-year shelf life and no artificial additives, it combines convenience, taste, and sustainability—plus recyclable packaging to reduce your environmental footprint.

## Description

Hit the trail with delicious adventure food in your pack - Mountain House Chicken Fried Rice, anyone? Immerse yourself in the mouthwatering medley of long-grain rice, succulent chicken, scrambled eggs, diced onions, savory mushrooms, vibrant green peas, red peppers, and diced carrots. Sounds delicious, doesn't it? Trust us, it is. Experience the perfect marriage of taste and convenience. With simple just add water preparation, you'll go from hungry to satisfied in under 10 minutes. Our freeze-dried meals aren't just bursting with flavor; they're also lightweight, perfect for when every ounce in your backpack counts. Plus, we're dedicated to environmental sustainability. Recycle used Mountain House pouches with TerraCycle to minimize your footprint and preserve the raw beauty of nature. Each pouch serves up two hearty portions, tailored for adventurers like you, and is free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, and certified gluten-free by GFCO. It embodies our unwavering commitment to quality. With the industry's longest proven shelf life and our unwavering 30-Year Taste Guarantee, Mountain House isn't merely your preferred choice for camping and backpacking; it's an indispensable addition to your emergency food supply, guaranteeing readiness for any curveballs nature throws your way. Since 1969, we've been dedicated to crafting mouthwatering meals for outdoor enthusiasts and have earned the trust of the U.S. Military. Our Mountain House Chicken Fried Rice is a testament to our legacy as the original trailblazers, with every recipe crafted in small batches and freeze-dried to preserve the full flavor of your favorite comfort food. Whether it's the dawn of a new day at your campsite, a trailside pit stop, or the peaceful glow of the campfire after a day of adventure, each meal promises to tantalize your taste buds and fuel your passion for the outdoors. So grab your Mountain House and head outside. We're more than just freeze-dried camping food, we're a legacy of flavor, convenience, and unwavering dependability, sparking your zest for adventure with every tasty bite. Packaging may differ, but don’t worry, it’s still the same great stuff inside!

Review: Great Tasting Freeze Dried Meal Easy Prep - We bought these freeze dried meals for some storage for emergencies. This is the second one we have tasted and used for dinner. The meal was tasty and easy to prepare. It’s an easy as open pouch, take out and throw away oxygen absorber, pour in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water, stir carefully and reseal pouch. Let stand for 4 mins and eat. Good for 25 years. All nutrition stats are on the back of the pouch. We shared the dinner between two of us and I cooked some extra rice as my husband is a big eater. I made some bread and sides. This is supposed to be 2 serving sizes and the dry mix makes one cup per serving. This is survival and camping food so for a bigger eater we have made sure we have some extra. The rice contains chicken, eggs, green peas, onions and carrots. Mountain House has several different recipes and this one is gluten free. For freeze dried food I believe it’s a good value with a good taste. I would just say if used for emergencies and you have a big eater I would store more meals and make sure you have different foods with different textures. I will happily purchase more of these.
Review: Very Good for Camp food - Bought this for camping use but I like to try it before I go, and I was not disappointed! The food of course comes in a typical plastic like Mountain House bag. Sturdy enough for a few tosses in a pack but I would pack it with care. Instructions are on the back along with the best by date which in my case was about 30 years from today. Very straight forward prep. Tear on the notch and you will see there is a zip lock plastic strip just below it to reseal. Discard the plastic air absorbing packet and pour the stated water amount. Be aware that if you use the amount, in this case 1 1/2 cup of boiling water the food will be soupy and watery. I went with a cup and the meal had an almost an oatmeal quality. A bit thicker. The chicken parts were good as well as the rice. I could see peppers and some mushroom bits. Tastes like a more moist version of the fried take out rice you can get almost anywhere. Even though it says 2 portions I had no problem eating it in one sitting. It does have a fair amount of salt which is normal and at 600 calories filling. Sodium tops out at 1,520mgs. Red peppers were evident as well as onions and peas along with bits of carrots. Not spicy at all, but tasty. This is a great addition to any storm preps as well. For the allergy prone people it does contain Milk,soy, eggs and sesame. 80 grams of Carbs and cholesterol at 240mgs. Not exactly chocked full of vitamins but 606mgs of potassium. Good to know since if this is for a long term prep or survival scenario you might want to throw a few multi vitamin bottles in your stores. Over all I was very satisfied with the taste, ease of use (cooks right in the bag so all you need is a long spork or spoon). Doesn’t use a huge amount of water and is light weight for back packing or camping use. I have tried other meals from Mountain House and have yet to be disappointed taste or prep wise. (They all prep the same). Great addition on your next camping trip ( temps are warming up so I’m getting ready) or just general preparedness. I highly recommend this meal.

## Features

- BEST-TASTING COMFORT FOOD - Made in the USA since 1969, we have been cooking up your favorite comfort food meals and freeze-drying them to create the best-tasting and convenient outdoor adventure meals available. Freeze-dried to lock in nutrients and freshness, enjoy long grain rice, chicken, scrambled eggs, chopped onions, savory mushrooms, green peas, red peppers, and diced carrots.
- EASY TO PACK & QUICK PREP - Just add water and eat straight from the pouch in less than 10 minutes, with no cleanup. Mountain House meals are lightweight and portable, lightening your load when every ounce in your backpack matters. Perfect for camping, backpacking, or any outdoor adventure.
- HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Mountain House meals are made with high-quality ingredients, never any fillers. Enjoy two servings free of artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and certified gluten-free by GFCO.
- SHELF STABLE - With the longest proven shelf life in the industry backed by our steadfast 30-Year Taste Guarantee, Mountain House is an essential addition to your emergency food supply, ensuring you're always ready for anything that comes your way.
- RECYCLABLE - Recycle used pouches with TerraCycle for free to reduce your footprint and preserve the great outdoors for fellow adventurers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084P1MYGG |
| Allergen Information | Eggs, Gluten Free, Milk, Soy |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,551 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #26 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food |
| Brand | Mountain House |
| Brand Name | Mountain House |
| Color | Chicken Fried Rice |
| Container Type | Pouch |
| Cuisine | Asian |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,571 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Chicken Fried Rice |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00041133551687 |
| Included Components | One Pouch |
| Item Form | Freeze-Dried |
| Item Type Name | Freeze-Dried Camping Food, Backpacking Food, Emergency Food or Survival Food |
| Item Weight | 4.7 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Mountain House |
| Model Number | 55168 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Pouch |
| Package Size Name | 1-Pack |
| Part Number | 55168 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Food Storage, Hiking, Quick Meals at Home |
| Region of Origin | United States |
| Set Name | 1-Pack |
| Size | 1 Pouch |
| Specialty | Gluten Free |
| UPC | 041133551687 |
| Unit Count | 4.7 Ounce |
| Warranty Description | 30 Year Taste Guarantee |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mountain House
- **Flavor:** Chicken Fried Rice
- **Item Weight:** 4.7 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package Information:** Pouch

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the ingredients?  With so many food allergies you would think this would be a given.**
A: Here you go:

Chicken Fried Rice - Pouch
Calories/Per Pouch	600

INGREDIENTS
Long Grain Parboiled Rice ● Chicken (chicken meat, salt) ● Egg Mix (whole egg [stabilized, glucose removed], nonfat milk, egg yolk [stabilized, glucose removed], tapioca starch, sunflower oil, salt, smoke flavor [sunflower oil, smoke flavor], yeast extract, xanthan gum) ● High Oleic Sunflower Oil ● Oyster Sauce (sugar, salt, oyster extractives [oyster, salt], modified corn starch, caramel color) ● Corn Starch ● Tamari Soy Sauce (soybeans, salt, alcohol) ● Green Peas (peas, salt) ● Less than 2% of: Onion ● Carrots ● Toasted Sesame Oil ● Mushroom ● Red Pepper

CONTAINS: Egg, Milk, Soy

GLUTEN FREE

Thanks for your interest!
Jim

**Q: Need low sodium**
A: This product is not low sodium

**Q: Can anyone tell me the total calories for the package of chicken fried rice?**
A: 600 calories per pouch, or 300 calories per serving (the pouch is considered 2 servings).  Thanks for your interest!
Jim

**Q: My package says manufactured on 12327; so what is the expiration date?**
A: 30 years from that date. It is a Julian date. 12 is the year 327 is the day of that year. Best by date would be 2042

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Tasting Freeze Dried Meal Easy Prep
*by P***S on October 9, 2025*

We bought these freeze dried meals for some storage for emergencies. This is the second one we have tasted and used for dinner. The meal was tasty and easy to prepare. It’s an easy as open pouch, take out and throw away oxygen absorber, pour in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water, stir carefully and reseal pouch. Let stand for 4 mins and eat. Good for 25 years. All nutrition stats are on the back of the pouch. We shared the dinner between two of us and I cooked some extra rice as my husband is a big eater. I made some bread and sides. This is supposed to be 2 serving sizes and the dry mix makes one cup per serving. This is survival and camping food so for a bigger eater we have made sure we have some extra. The rice contains chicken, eggs, green peas, onions and carrots. Mountain House has several different recipes and this one is gluten free. For freeze dried food I believe it’s a good value with a good taste. I would just say if used for emergencies and you have a big eater I would store more meals and make sure you have different foods with different textures. I will happily purchase more of these.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good for Camp food
*by C***E on May 22, 2024*

Bought this for camping use but I like to try it before I go, and I was not disappointed! The food of course comes in a typical plastic like Mountain House bag. Sturdy enough for a few tosses in a pack but I would pack it with care. Instructions are on the back along with the best by date which in my case was about 30 years from today. Very straight forward prep. Tear on the notch and you will see there is a zip lock plastic strip just below it to reseal. Discard the plastic air absorbing packet and pour the stated water amount. Be aware that if you use the amount, in this case 1 1/2 cup of boiling water the food will be soupy and watery. I went with a cup and the meal had an almost an oatmeal quality. A bit thicker. The chicken parts were good as well as the rice. I could see peppers and some mushroom bits. Tastes like a more moist version of the fried take out rice you can get almost anywhere. Even though it says 2 portions I had no problem eating it in one sitting. It does have a fair amount of salt which is normal and at 600 calories filling. Sodium tops out at 1,520mgs. Red peppers were evident as well as onions and peas along with bits of carrots. Not spicy at all, but tasty. This is a great addition to any storm preps as well. For the allergy prone people it does contain Milk,soy, eggs and sesame. 80 grams of Carbs and cholesterol at 240mgs. Not exactly chocked full of vitamins but 606mgs of potassium. Good to know since if this is for a long term prep or survival scenario you might want to throw a few multi vitamin bottles in your stores. Over all I was very satisfied with the taste, ease of use (cooks right in the bag so all you need is a long spork or spoon). Doesn’t use a huge amount of water and is light weight for back packing or camping use. I have tried other meals from Mountain House and have yet to be disappointed taste or prep wise. (They all prep the same). Great addition on your next camping trip ( temps are warming up so I’m getting ready) or just general preparedness. I highly recommend this meal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than I expected.
*by W***L on July 27, 2026*

Quick and easy. Pretty good for food you just add hot water to. Better than I expected. I think it's great quality. Don't much experience with this type of food.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-20*