Description
Whipping up BBQ Chicken Fried Rice turns leftovers into a tasty dinner solution that makes your taste buds dance with flavor. Crispy chicken pieces and fluffy rice come together perfectly, creating a quick meal your whole family will gobble up in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 large eggs
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp dry mustard, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper in a bowl. Coat your diced chicken thoroughly with this spice blend.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Spread chicken pieces in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate and let it rest while preparing the rice. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Spread 2 cups cold rice across the pan’s surface to create crispy edges.
- Move rice to the pan’s sides and crack 2 large eggs into the center. Scramble eggs quickly until just set, then fold into the rice.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp Japanese BBQ sauce over the rice mixture. Stir everything together and cook for 45 seconds to caramelize the sauce.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to distribute heat and blend flavors evenly. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Chilling rice overnight helps create the perfect texture and prevents mushy fried rice.
- Choose a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan to get that ideal crispy rice bottom without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the Japanese BBQ sauce for tamari or a homemade gluten-free BBQ sauce.
- If your chicken isn’t browning well, pat the pieces dry with paper towels before searing to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 419 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg