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BBQ Chicken Fried Rice

BBQ Chicken Fried Rice: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

This BBQ Chicken Fried Rice combines smoky flavors with fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to suit any palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar omit for sugar-free
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika substitute with regular paprika or cayenne for spice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin omit for simpler taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard use mustard powder or skip if unavailable
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can swap with avocado or canola oil
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice day-old preferred for texture
  • 2 large Eggs can omit for vegan
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Japanese BBQ Sauce can mix your favorite BBQ sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, and mirin
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Vegetables (like peas, carrots, or bell peppers) customize to your preferences
  • 4 cups Cauliflower Rice low-carb alternative

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the BBQ seasoning blend and marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil and cooked rice, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Create a well in the rice, crack the eggs into it, and scramble for 1 to 2 minutes before mixing together.
  5. Pour in the Japanese BBQ sauce and stir, cooking for an additional 30 to 60 seconds.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, toss everything together, and cook for another minute until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies for added nutrition and texture. Enjoy fresh for optimal flavor!

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