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Flavorful Hibachi-Style Chicken Fried Rice Recipe with Easy Yum Yum Sauce

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A quick and easy hibachi-style chicken fried rice paired with a creamy, tangy homemade yum yum sauce that brings restaurant flavors to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut into ½-inch bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, melted butter, sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Refrigerate for about 5 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add peas and carrots and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Push veggies to one side of the pan and pour beaten eggs into the empty space. Let set slightly, then scramble gently until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Mix eggs with veggies.
  6. Add day-old rice to the pan, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until rice is warmed and slightly crisped.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Stir well to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra soy sauce as needed.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions. Serve immediately with a generous drizzle or side of yum yum sauce.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture; if using fresh rice, chill it on a baking sheet for 20-30 minutes before cooking. High heat is key to achieve authentic hibachi-style texture. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Yum yum sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Protein and vegetable swaps are encouraged for variety.

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