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BBQ Chicken Fried Rice

Smoky BBQ Chicken Fried Rice Ready in 20 Minutes

This BBQ Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, combining crispy rice with juicy chicken and smoky BBQ flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, BBQ
Calories: 478

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Turkey can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar Honey is an alternative for natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic enhances the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Coriander is a suitable alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard Mustard paste can be used as a substitute.
For the Rice and Eggs
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice Ideally chilled overnight.
  • 2 large Eggs Tofu can be used for a plant-based option.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil works as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is a good alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Ground white pepper can be used for a milder taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Japanese BBQ Sauce Mix soy sauce with sugar for a substitute.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken breast with dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dry mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat evenly and let marinate for 10-20 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add marinated chicken and cook for 60-90 seconds on one side. Flip and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add chilled rice, breaking up clumps, and spread evenly. Create a well in the center to heat through for the rice to achieve perfect fried texture.
  4. Crack eggs into the well in the rice. Scramble and mix them into the rice until fully cooked.
  5. Drizzle BBQ sauce over the rice and egg mixture. Stir gently and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds until the sauce caramelizes slightly.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix until heated through, and serve immediately garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old, chilled rice for best results. Adjust BBQ sauce to personal taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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