Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice, a dish that brings the essence of hibachi cooking right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice into one satisfying meal. With its customizable nature, you can tailor it to suit your family’s taste preferences. Enjoy a delicious alternative to takeout that’s not only flavorful but also healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) neutral oil (like avocado or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil and 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oils are hot, add the chicken pieces and let cook for 1 minute without stirring. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink (approximately 1-3 minutes), stirring minimally to allow browning. Transfer cooked chicken to a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet or wok.
- Heat 1 teaspoon neutral oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and frozen mixed vegetables; sauté for about 3 minutes until onions are almost translucent.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Crack eggs into the skillet and scramble with a spatula until fully cooked.
- Add cooked rice and 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce; cook for an additional minute. Add cooked chicken back into the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Portion fried rice into bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg