Description
Indulge in the flavors of our Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza, a quick and delightful dish that combines tender BBQ chicken with fluffy fried rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is topped with chili oil, sesame seeds, and fresh chives for an impressive finish. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a vibrant meal that even picky eaters will love. Enjoy the smoky notes of the chicken alongside perfectly seasoned rice, all prepared in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 cups chilled cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce
- Chili oil, sesame seeds, and chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine dark brown sugar and spices; toss with diced chicken to coat evenly and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and chilled rice. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Create a well in the rice; add eggs and scramble before mixing into the rice.
- Stir in Japanese BBQ sauce, then return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything to combine. Cook briefly until caramelized.
- Garnish with chili oil, sesame seeds, and chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg