Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably chilled)
– 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, and green)
– 1 cup carrots, diced
– 1 cup green onions, sliced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating your Savory Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and rice vinegar. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Rice: If you haven’t done so already, ensure your jasmine rice is cooked and chilled. Leftover rice works best for fried rice recipes.
3. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
5. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add diced bell peppers and carrots, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
6. Add the Rice: Stir in the chilled jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps. Mix well so that the rice absorbs the flavors.
7. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add sesame oil and sliced green onions, mixing everything together thoroughly.
8. Season the Fried Rice: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Garnish and Serve: Once everything is well mixed and heated through, remove it from the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 35g