Description
Sizzling Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice brings bold Asian flavors right to your dinner table, blending tender grilled chicken with perfectly seasoned rice that delivers a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice
- 2 cups chicken
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 green onions
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup Japanese BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Crack 2 large eggs into a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Pour whisked eggs and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until just scrambled. Transfer eggs to a separate plate.
- Pour 1 tablespoon sesame oil into the same skillet. Add 1 cup frozen peas and carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add 3 cups cooked rice to the skillet. Stir and spread rice evenly, allowing it to develop crispy edges for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in 2 cups diced cooked chicken, previously scrambled eggs, ¼ cup Japanese BBQ sauce, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Toss ingredients thoroughly for 4-5 minutes.
- Ensure all components are heated evenly and rice is slightly crispy. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with 2 sliced green onions, distributing them across the surface of the fried rice.
Notes
- Scramble eggs gently to keep them soft and fluffy, avoiding overcooking which can make them rubbery.
- Use day-old cold rice for the best texture, as freshly cooked rice can become mushy when stir-fried.
- Choose a high-heat cooking oil like sesame or vegetable oil to prevent sticking and achieve that classic crispy fried rice edge.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari and ensure your BBQ sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 2-3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg