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Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and easy meal prepared at home, inspired by hibachi grill techniques.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 359 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • spatula
  • paper towels
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon, divided)
  • 0.75 pound chicken breasts (cut into very small pieces, roughly half of "bite-sized")
  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (divided)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 0.5 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups cooked rice (cool to touch, see Notes)
  • sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

For the Chicken

  • In large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, warm 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil and 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Once oils are hot, add chicken pieces. Let chicken cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  • Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, approximately 1 to 3 minutes. Stir no more than once or twice so that chicken will brown nicely.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out skillet to use again.

For the Fried Rice

  • Heat 1 teaspoon neutral oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and frozen vegetables. Sauté until onions are almost translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Move vegetables to one side of skillet. Crack eggs into skillet and scramble with spatula until cooked through.
  • Add 4 cups cooked rice and 3 tablespoons butter to skillet. Stir frequently and cook 5 minutes, then stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce and cook 1 additional minute.
  • Stir in chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until everything is well combined and warmed through, then portion into bowls, garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

You can double the amount of chicken for more protein. Don’t use fresh rice - it'll be clumpy and way too moist. Leftover rice works best, and microwaveable ready rice is recommended. Be sure to salt and pepper your fried rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1010mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1881IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken fried rice, easy recipe, hibachi, homemade, restaurant style
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