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BBQ Chicken Fried Rice

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This BBQ chicken fried rice is loaded with flavorful seared chicken seasoned with smoky spices and tossed into crispy fried rice with scrambled eggs and Japanese BBQ sauce. It’s bold, fast, and packed with protein—perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast diced
  • 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Fried Rice

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 cups cooked rice chilled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp Japanese BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • Toss chicken with sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Rest 10–20 min.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp oil; cook chicken 1–2 min per side until browned. Remove.
  • Add 2 Tbsp oil; fry rice 1–2 min to crisp.
  • Make well; scramble eggs in center, then mix into rice.
  • Stir in BBQ sauce; cook 30–60 sec until caramelized.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/bbq-chicken-fried-rice/

Notes

  • Chilled rice works best—use leftover rice if you have it.
  • Make it spicy: add chili oil or sriracha with the BBQ sauce.
  • Great with a side of cucumber salad or steamed edamame.