Description
Transform your kitchen into a hibachi grill with this Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice tossed in savory soy sauce and aromatic sesame oil. It’s not just quick and easy to prepare; it’s also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Whether you’re using leftover chicken or adding extra veggies, this one-pan wonder is sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy a delightful meal that captures the essence of your favorite takeout right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then stir in mixed vegetables until heated through.
- Push vegetables aside, melt remaining butter in the center, then add cooked rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Make space for eggs in the center of the pan, scramble them until cooked, then combine everything thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional sesame seeds for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg