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Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 03/02/22 Updated: 01/02/23
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This chicken fried rice tastes just like your favorite hibachi restaurant! That’s because we took this recipe straight from the hibachi grill and our mega-popular Hibachi Chicken recipe. On the table in just about 20 minutes, this fried rice is perfect as a main course or a side dish, and it’s guaranteed to please the whole family.

Overhead view of chicken fried rice in a large cast iron skillet.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • This hibachi-inspired chicken fried rice tastes just like the rice you’d order at your favorite restaurant, but it’s made right in the comfort of your own kitchen.
  • Depending on your portion sizes, this is filling enough to be its own meal, or you can pair it with something like my hibachi chicken or Instant Pot orange chicken. If you’re making it as a stand-alone dish, feel free to double the amount of chicken you put in the rice, to really pack in the protein.
  • All of the cooking happens right in one skillet, so clean up is a breeze! You’ll cook the chicken first, then set it aside and wipe out the skillet to start over with the veggies and rice.

Key Ingredients

Rice – Fried rice is traditionally a way to use up leftover rice, and leftover rice absolutely gives you the best “fried rice” texture. You can cook the rice ahead of time, or use pre-cooked rice from the grocery store. If you use fresh rice, it’ll be way too moist and clumpy.

Soy Sauce – Coconut aminos or lite tamari would also work here, so feel free to substitute if you’re avoiding soy. I like to use a low-sodium soy sauce, then just salt the rice and chicken to my preference.

Chef’s Tips

  • Don’t rely solely on the soy sauce to season your chicken fried rice. If that’s where all your seasoning comes from, you’ll end up using so much that the rice is soggy and too soy-flavored. I use plenty of salt and lots of pepper in both my chicken and fried rice.
  • You can also use this method for pork fried rice instead of chicken, or you can skip the meat altogether for a plain fried rice with egg. If you’re looking for a low-carb variation, use riced cauliflower instead of typical rice.
  • No need to thaw the peas and carrots, just toss them in the skillet straight from the freezer! You can use other vegetables, too, if you’d rather.
Overhead view of a bowl of chicken fried rice on a wooden table.

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Overhead view of chicken fried rice in a large cast iron skillet.
5 from 11 votes

Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
Total:45 minutes
This chicken fried rice tastes just like your favorite hibachi restaurant! That's because we took this recipe straight from the hibachi grill and our mega-popular Hibachi Chicken recipe. On the table in just about 20 minutes, this fried rice is perfect as a main course or a side dish, and it's guaranteed to please the whole family.
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6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons neutral oil like avocado or canola; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon, divided
  • ¾ pound chicken breasts cut into very small pieces, roughly half of "bite-sized"
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce divided
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups cooked rice cool to touch, see Notes
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or work
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels
  • 1 Medium bowl

Instructions 

For the Chicken

  • In large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, warm 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil and 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) neutral oil. Once oils are hot, add chicken pieces. Let chicken cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  • Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, approximately 1 to 3 minutes. Stir no more than once or twice so that chicken will brown nicely.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out skillet (or wok) to use again.

For the Fried Rice

  • Heat 1 teaspoon neutral oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and frozen vegetables. Sauté until onions are almost translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Move vegetables to one side of skillet. Crack eggs into skillet and scramble with spatula until cooked through.
  • Add 4 cups cooked rice and 3 tablespoons butter to skillet. Stir frequently and cook 5 minutes, then stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce and cook 1 additional minute.
  • Stir in chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until everything is well combined and warmed through, then portion into bowls, garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken: You can double the amount of chicken for more protein.
  • Rice: Don’t use fresh rice – it’ll be clumpy and way too moist. Leftover rice works best, and I like to use microwaveable ready rice, too.
  • Flavor: Be sure to salt and pepper your fried rice! Don’t rely solely on the soy sauce – if you rely on it to season to taste, you’ll end up with soppy rice that’s overly soy-flavored. I use plenty of salt and lots of pepper in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 359kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 118mg, Sodium: 1010mg, Potassium: 389mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1881IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 34g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Fay says

    Posted on 1/4/23 at 5:49 pm

    EVEYONE in our house LOVED it. I made it for dinner last night and even my mom said it’s better than take out. Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:43 am

      That’s so great, Fay! So happy you all enjoyed! Thanks for the review!

      Reply
  2. Susie says

    Posted on 12/20/22 at 5:42 pm

    Fast & Easy and oh so delicious!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/22/22 at 8:05 am

      Yay! Thanks so much for the review, Susie!

      Reply
  3. Valerie says

    Posted on 11/27/22 at 7:23 pm

    Super easy and delicious. I add extra egg and do a chicken/shrimp combo. YUM! Agree on some salt and liberal pepper for this one.5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/28/22 at 2:05 pm

      Yum is right! So glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for the review, Valarie!

      Reply
  4. Holley says

    Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:40 pm

    This was so good and easy to make!
    Will definitely be making this again.5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/18/22 at 3:31 pm

      So happy to hear that! Thanks so much for the review, Holley!

      Reply
  5. Connie says

    Posted on 11/8/22 at 2:15 pm

    This recipe is Fantastic!! Made it 5 times already, we absolutely love it! Thank you!’5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:18 am

      That’s so great to hear, Connie! So glad you enjoy. Thank you so much for the review!

      Reply
  6. Danielle Postell says

    Posted on 9/19/22 at 4:48 pm

    I like how you put the measurements in the instructions. Now I don’t have to keep scrolling up for quantity while making. Preparing this now. Thank you!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:49 am

      It’s our pleasure, Danielle! I hope you enjoyed the fried rice!

      Reply
  7. Davina Ragland says

    Posted on 9/9/22 at 4:16 pm

    This recipe is so delicious! It’s in my rotation every week along with egg rolls….YUM!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:22 pm

      Every week?! We’re honored!! Thank you so much, Davina, I’m so happy you enjoy this rice so much!

      Reply
  8. Connie Miller says

    Posted on 8/10/22 at 6:53 am

    Delicious! I’ve tried over the years to make chicken fried rice and this recipe is Fantastic!! Wow! Thank you! So easy and soo good!5 stars

    Reply
    • Grace | 40 Aprons TeamGrace | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 8/10/22 at 11:59 am

      SO happy to hear that you loved it! Thanks so much for sharing, Connie!

      Reply
  9. Bobbi says

    Posted on 6/15/22 at 6:46 pm

    Best one I’ve made! Thanks5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 6/15/22 at 8:53 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review, Bobbi!

      Reply
  10. Tyler says

    Posted on 5/1/22 at 1:30 pm

    Fantastic! I used skinless chicken thighs. Spot on advice about not solely using soy sauce to flavor! This turned out way better than eating out.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/1/22 at 3:37 pm

      Thrilled to hear it! Thanks for sharing. 🙂5 stars

      Reply

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