Teppanyaki Chicken Fried Rice
Teppanyaki Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired rice dish made with day-old rice, crisp vegetables, fluffy scrambled eggs, and savory seasonings. Inspired by traditional teppanyaki restaurants, this easy recipe delivers authentic restaurant-style flavor in just 25 minutes. Serve it as a delicious side dish or enjoy it as a light main course.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Small mixing bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup carrots diced
- ½ cup grilled chicken diced (optional)
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ½ cup peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked and cooled white rice preferably day-old
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked.
- Transfer the eggs to a plate.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil and butter to the pan.
- Cook the onion, carrots, and peas for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps while stir-frying.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the grilled chicken if using.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle with the sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Day-old rice produces the best texture because the grains remain separate during stir-frying. Cook over high heat and keep the ingredients moving to develop authentic teppanyaki flavor. Add shrimp, steak, tofu, or extra vegetables to create your own variation. Serve with yum yum sauce or Japanese ginger sauce for a complete restaurant-style meal.Wine Advice
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the savory flavors without overpowering the dish. For a traditional Japanese pairing, serve with a well-chilled Sake.Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 610 mg | Sugar: 2 g