Hibachi Style Chicken Fried Rice (Printer-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken, tender veggies, and buttery rice cooked with teriyaki for a quick flavorful dinner.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
02 - 3 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
05 - 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced

→ Grains

06 - 3 cups cooked long grain white rice, chilled overnight

→ Condiments and Seasonings

07 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter
08 - 3 tbsp soy sauce, preferably low sodium
09 - 3 tbsp teriyaki baste (e.g., Kikkoman thick style)
10 - 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Cook rice per package instructions, spread on a tray, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight to achieve a dry, fluffy texture for frying.
02 - Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 0.25 cup unsalted butter, then add diced onion, zucchini, and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Push vegetables aside.
03 - Add chilled rice to the cleared area, breaking up clumps evenly. Spread rice out, then add remaining 0.25 cup butter on top. Allow butter to melt, frying the rice until slightly crisp, about 2 minutes.
04 - Crack eggs onto empty space on the griddle. Quickly scramble until fully set and opaque. Gently fold eggs into the rice for even distribution.
05 - Pour soy sauce and freshly cracked black pepper over rice. Toss continuously for 2-3 minutes allowing flavors to develop and rice to gain a golden hue. Fold sautéed vegetables back into the rice mixture evenly.
06 - Add diced chicken breasts to the cleared area of the griddle. Sear and cook for 4 minutes. Pour teriyaki baste over chicken, mix well to coat thoroughly, and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes until fully cooked and glazed.
07 - Mix chicken with rice and vegetables thoroughly ensuring consistent distribution of all ingredients. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately while hot.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use day-old chilled rice to achieve the signature fried texture and avoid clumping.
02 - Caramelize vegetables and chicken slowly for deeper flavor development.
03 - Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of water to restore crispness.

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