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Benihana-style Chicken Fried Rice with tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and flavorful fried rice, served in a bowl

Benihana's Famous Chicken Fried Rice

By Emma Cooke
Recreate the magic of Benihana at home with this easy chicken fried rice recipe. It's packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, veggies, and that signature garlic butter flavor — all made in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • - Spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board & knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably day-old, cold
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
  • 2 tbsp garlic butter Benihana-style or homemade
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables like peas and carrots
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: sesame oil or hibachi seasoning for extra flavor

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Ingredients: Make sure the rice is cold and the vegetables and chicken are chopped and ready.
  • Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Set aside.
  • Scramble Eggs: In the same pan, pour in beaten eggs. Scramble and cook until set. Set aside with the chicken.
  • Sauté Vegetables: Add garlic butter to the pan. Sauté onions and mixed vegetables until soft.
  • Add Rice: Stir in cold rice and break apart any clumps. Mix well with the veggies.
  • Combine Everything: Add cooked chicken and scrambled eggs back into the pan. Mix thoroughly.
  • Season: Pour in soy sauce, season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of sesame oil if desired. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Finish & Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
  • You can substitute shrimp or beef for chicken.
  • Add a splash of teriyaki or yum yum sauce for extra flavor.
  • Make homemade garlic butter by mixing softened butter with minced garlic, a dash of soy sauce, and parsley.

🧊 Storage & Reheating Instructions

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for best texture or microwave for 1–2 minutes.

🧮 Nutritional Information (Per Serving - Approximate)

  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
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