Description
This Hibachi Style Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make Japanese-American dish that combines tender diced chicken, savory soy sauce, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice. Ideal for a quick dinner, it replicates the classic hibachi grill flavors right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Vegetables & Rice
- 4 cups cold cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
Oils & Sauces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble for 1–2 minutes until fully cooked. Push the eggs to one side of the pan to make space for the rice.
- Fry the Rice and Vegetables: Add the cold cooked rice to the pan. Stir-fry the rice for 3–4 minutes, breaking up any clumps. Add the thawed peas and carrots and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Combine Ingredients and Season: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, butter, and sesame oil. Stir everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Add Green Onions and Serve: Toss in the chopped green onions, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, use cold, leftover rice to prevent mushiness.
- You can swap chicken for shrimp, steak, or tofu as alternatives.
- Serve with yum yum sauce or ginger sauce for an authentic hibachi experience.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste if you prefer less sodium.
- Day-old rice works best as it is drier and fries better than freshly cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
