BBQ Chicken Fried Rice (Printable Version)

Tender BBQ-spiced chicken combined with egg fried rice and zesty Japanese BBQ sauce in a single skillet.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken and Spice Blend

01 - 300 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
02 - 15 grams dark brown sugar
03 - 5 grams smoked paprika
04 - 3 grams garlic powder
05 - 2 grams ground cumin
06 - 2 grams dry mustard powder
07 - 3 grams kosher salt
08 - 1 gram freshly ground black pepper

→ Rice and Eggs

09 - 360 grams cooked jasmine or long grain rice, chilled
10 - 2 large eggs

→ Sauce and Oil

11 - 30 milliliters olive oil
12 - 45 milliliters Japanese BBQ sauce

# Steps:

01 - Combine diced chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dry mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavors.
02 - Heat 15 milliliters of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the chicken evenly and sear without stirring for approximately 1 minute to develop a caramelized crust. Flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - Increase heat slightly, add remaining olive oil, and add chilled cooked rice. Break up clumps with a spatula and spread rice into an even layer to crisp the bottom.
04 - Push rice aside creating an empty space in the center of the skillet. Crack in two eggs and scramble gently until just set. Fold scrambled eggs into the rice to combine evenly.
05 - Drizzle Japanese BBQ sauce evenly over the rice and egg mixture. Allow it to sizzle for one minute to caramelize slightly on the bottom. Stir thoroughly to coat rice and eggs with sauce, creating a glossy finish.
06 - Turn off heat and return seared chicken to the skillet. Toss all components together to evenly distribute chicken and ensure balance of flavors. Serve hot in bowls.

# Notes:

01 - Use chilled, day-old rice for best texture and avoid sogginess. Allow BBQ sauce to caramelize slightly in the pan to enhance flavor.
02 - Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to three days and reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to refresh texture.

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