BBQ Chicken Fried Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the BBQ chicken
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ For the fried rice
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 cups cooked rice, preferably chilled overnight
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss the diced chicken with this seasoning blend and let it rest at room temperature for 10-20 minutes for best flavor.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 60-90 seconds without moving it to get a nice sear. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate or bowl and set aside while you make the fried rice.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the chilled cooked rice and stir to break up any clumps.
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Push the rice to the sides to create a well in the center of the pan. Crack the eggs into this well and scramble them, then mix the scrambled eggs into the rice.
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Pour the Japanese BBQ sauce over everything and stir to combine. Cook for 30-60 seconds, letting the sauce caramelize slightly on the bottom of the pan.
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Turn off the heat and add the cooked chicken back to the pan. Toss everything together until well combined and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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Day-old chilled rice works best for fried rice as it's less sticky and fries up better.
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Let the chicken rest with seasonings for maximum flavor - even 10 minutes makes a difference.
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Don't move the chicken too soon when cooking - let it sear for that golden brown color.
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If you can't find Japanese BBQ sauce, mix regular BBQ sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a splash of mirin.