Description
Experience a culinary delight with our Savory Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice. This dish combines tender chicken thighs and day-old rice sautéed with vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a rich, umami-packed sauce. It’s the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Quick, easy, and utterly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil (if needed) and sauté diced carrots and bell peppers until slightly softened (3-4 minutes). Add green onions during the last minute.
- Stir in day-old rice, breaking up clumps as you mix for another 3-4 minutes until heated.
- Combine soy sauce and mirin in a small bowl; pour over the rice mixture and stir well for another minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mixing everything thoroughly until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, consider including peas or corn. - Control your cooking heat to avoid burning while achieving optimal caramelization. - Feel free to swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for variations.