Description
BBQ Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious twist on traditional fried rice, featuring tender chicken breast seasoned with a flavorful BBQ blend, mixed with cooked rice, eggs, and Japanese BBQ sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the BBQ Seasoning Blend:
- 1 Tablespoon (12g) 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
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, diced
- 3 Tablespoons (48g) Olive Oil, divided
- 2 cups Cooked Rice, ideally chilled overnight
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons (38g) Japanese BBQ Sauce*
Instructions
- Mix the BBQ seasoning blend together: Toss with the diced chicken breast and let it rest at room temperature for 10-20 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Cook the seasoned chicken until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Cook the rice: Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, then add the cooked rice. Create a well in the center and add eggs. Scramble and mix into the rice.
- Add BBQ sauce: Stir in the BBQ sauce and cook until caramelized.
- Combine: Add chicken back to the pan, toss everything together, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, BBQ Rice Recipe
