Description
Savory Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender marinated chicken with colorful vegetables and day-old rice, all infused with the rich flavors of soy sauce and sesame oil. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this fried rice will surely impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice chicken and chop vegetables.
- Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saut? chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Saut? vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of sesame oil if needed. Add mixed vegetables and saut? until tender (4-5 minutes). Stir in garlic for the last minute.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the skillet, mix in cooked rice, soy sauce, and honey/brown sugar. Stir gently until well combined.
- Serve: Plate the fried rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking/Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg