Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza. This dish harmoniously combines tender BBQ chicken, fluffy rice, and rich Japanese BBQ sauce, creating a flavor-packed meal that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or meal prep, this one-pan wonder ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to serve up a satisfying dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably chilled)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dry mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss with diced chicken until well-coated and let rest for 10-20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until browned and fully cooked (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- Add another 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and add chilled rice. Stir-fry briefly.
- Create a well in the center of the rice and scramble the eggs until set. Mix into the rice.
- Pour in the Japanese BBQ sauce and stir until caramelized (30-60 seconds).
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added nutrition and flavor variations, feel free to incorporate vegetables like peas or bell peppers. Allowing the chicken to marinate enhances the flavor profile significantly.