The Best Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice (Costco Favorite)
- DFDairy-Free
Discover how to make the best Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice at home with this easy and delicious recipe inspired by the Costco favorite. Perfect for busy families on the go!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup chicken thighs (skinless, boneless) or chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 2 tbsp mirin (or a little sugar as a substitute)*see notes, divided
- 2 tbsp cooking oil – vegetable or sesame oil, divided
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- sesame seeds, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of mirin. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinate chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, then add the frozen mixed vegetables. Cook until the vegetables are heated through.
- Add Rice and Season: Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and mirin, mixing well.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
**Mirin: If you don’t have mirin, a pinch of sugar mixed with a bit of water can be a good substitute**
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups (approx)Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 17gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2385IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg