Description
Savory Japanese BBQ Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful, satisfying dish that combines tender marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. All prepared in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. This easy-to-make recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the ingredients to your taste while delivering a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup Japanese BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate in Japanese BBQ sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Add cooked rice along with soy sauce and any remaining BBQ sauce; stir well and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce drizzled on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg