Chicken BBQ Rice (Printable Version)
Juicy BBQ chicken mixed into fried rice with eggs and sweet Japanese BBQ sauce. Quick and satisfying in just 20 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Seasoning mix for the chicken
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp dark brown sugar
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp mustard powder (dry)
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 lb chicken breast, boneless and diced
→ Making fried rice
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2 tbsp Japanese BBQ sauce
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3 tbsp olive oil, divided use
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2 large eggs
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2 cups pre-cooked rice, chilled overnight if possible
# Steps:
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Stir together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, cumin, mustard, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Coat the diced chicken pieces in this mixture and leave them to sit at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes to soak up the flavors.
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Warm up a large pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Drop in the chicken, spreading it out, and let it brown undisturbed for 1 to 1.5 minutes. Flip the pieces and cook till done, another 2 or 3 minutes.
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Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a clean plate or bowl while you move on to the rice.
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In the same pan, pour in the rest of the olive oil (2 tbsp). Add the cold rice and break apart any chunks as it heats through.
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Push the fried rice to one side in the pan. Crack the eggs directly into the empty space, scramble them, and mix the cooked egg back into the rice.
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Drizzle the Japanese BBQ sauce over everything. Stir well and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute to let the sauce caramelize slightly on the bottom.
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Turn off the heat, toss the chicken back in with the rice, and mix it all together. Serve it hot right away.
# Notes:
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Rice that's been in the fridge overnight fries better since it's not too sticky.
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Let the chicken sit with the spices for at least 10 minutes—it'll really boost the taste.
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When cooking the chicken, don't stir it around right away. Leaving it alone helps it get that golden crust.
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If Japanese BBQ sauce isn't available, blend some regular BBQ sauce with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a bit of mirin to mimic the flavor.