Description

Experience authentic hibachi fried rice and chicken with perfectly seared, marinated chicken and flavorful day-old rice cooked on high heat for a smoky, restaurant-quality dish.

Ingredients

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1½ cups day-old cooked white rice, chilled
1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into even pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or grapeseed)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin or sake
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare marinade: whisk soy sauce, mirin or sake, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
Pat chicken pieces dry, marinate in mixture for 30 minutes to 4 hours in refrigerator.
Heat flat-bottomed skillet or wok over high heat until smoking; add vegetable oil.
Add chicken in single layer; sear 2 minutes without moving.
Flip chicken; sear other side 1–2 minutes.
Push chicken to pan edge; add butter to melt and toss chicken with melted butter and white parts of green onions.
Remove chicken; cover to keep warm.
Add butter and oil to pan; sauté diced onion and carrot until translucent.
Add minced garlic; cook 30 seconds.
Push vegetables aside; pour in beaten eggs and scramble gently.
Add chilled rice; break up clumps and stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
Drizzle soy sauce evenly; season with salt and pepper.
Fold in green onion tops.
Return chicken to pan or plate alongside rice; serve hot garnished with extra green onions.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture to avoid sogginess. Fold ingredients gently to retain moisture and achieve signature hibachi sear. Rest chicken under foil to maintain juiciness. Adjust soy sauce and butter to taste. Explore variations like surf & turf or vegetarian options.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg