Description
This BBQ Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious fusion dish that combines the flavors of BBQ chicken with classic fried rice. It’s a perfect way to use up leftover chicken and create a flavorful meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked and chilled rice (preferably day-old)
Chicken:
- 1½ cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
Sauce:
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Additional:
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, extra BBQ sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add eggs and vegetables: Push garlic to the side, pour in beaten eggs. Scramble, then mix with garlic. Add peas, carrots, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in rice: Add rice, breaking up clumps. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add chicken and sauces: Stir in cooked chicken, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, top with green onions, cilantro, or extra sauce.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, use smoked chicken or chipotle BBQ sauce.
- You can swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, American-Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
