This Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice is an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, and well-seasoned rice combine with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil for a savory, satisfying meal that comes together in about 20–30 minutes.
Whether you’re feeding a group or prepping lunches for the week, this fried rice travels well and reheats nicely. Serve it alongside your favorite appetizers or enjoy it on its own for a complete meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy – A single-pan or griddle meal that’s ready in roughly 30 minutes.
- Better Than Takeout – Fresh ingredients and bold flavor without the wait.
- Flexible – Swap vegetables or add extra protein to suit your taste.
Ingredients for Chicken Fried Rice
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Olive oil
- Seasoning or grill rub (use your favorite)
- Soy sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
- Minced garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Carrots
- Green onions (white and green parts separated)
- Cooked white rice, chilled
- Beef tallow or a high smoke-point cooking oil for the griddle
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Hot Sesame Honey (Optional)
- Honey
- Hot sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
- Grated or minced garlic
How to Make Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice
- Prep – Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the bell pepper and carrots, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
- Chill the Rice – For the best texture, use cooked rice that has been chilled. Spread fresh rice on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least an hour if needed.
- Make the Sauce – Whisk soy sauce and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Reserve half for the chicken and half for finishing the rice.
- Season the Chicken – Toss the diced chicken with olive oil and your chosen rub or seasoning. Add half of the soy-sesame mixture and stir to coat.
- Heat the Griddle or Skillet – Preheat to medium-high and add beef tallow or another high smoke-point oil.
- Sauté the Vegetables – Add the bell pepper, carrots, white parts of the green onions, and garlic. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Cook the Chicken – Push the vegetables to the side and add the seasoned chicken. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Add the Rice – Spread the chilled rice across the griddle so it can warm and crisp slightly. Drizzle the remaining soy-sesame sauce over the rice, then mix everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish – Sprinkle sesame seeds and the green parts of the onions on top. If using the Hot Sesame Honey, whisk honey, hot sauce, sesame oil, and garlic together and drizzle lightly over the finished dish.
Recipe Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of sesame oil to restore texture and flavor.
- Skillet Option: If you don’t have a griddle, a large skillet works well. Cook the chicken first, remove it, stir-fry the vegetables, add the rice to crisp slightly, then return the chicken and combine with the sauce.
This Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal fuss. It’s ideal for casual dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd—just fire up the griddle or use a large skillet and enjoy.
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Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice
This Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice is a game-changer for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs, crisp veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice come together with a savory kick of soy sauce and sesame. Ready in about 20–30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
20 mins
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Blackstone, fried rice
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons seasoning or favorite grill rub
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 bunches green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups cooked white rice, chilled
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Beef tallow or cooking oil for the griddle
Hot Sesame Honey
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced
Instructions
- Toss the diced chicken with olive oil and seasoning. Pour half of the soy-sesame mixture over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Whisk together the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Preheat the griddle or skillet to medium-high and add beef tallow or another high smoke-point oil.
- Add bell pepper, carrots, the white parts of the green onions, and garlic. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Push the veggies to the side and cook the chicken on the hot surface for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 165°F.
- Spread the chilled rice over the griddle so it can crisp slightly. Drizzle the remaining soy-sesame sauce over the rice and mix to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and the green parts of the onions. If desired, whisk the Hot Sesame Honey ingredients together and drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of sesame oil for best texture.
- Skillet Instructions: If you don’t have a griddle, cook the chicken in a large skillet, remove it, stir-fry the vegetables, add the rice to crisp slightly, then return the chicken and combine everything.
More Easy Dinner Ideas You’ll Love
- Grilled Asian Chicken – Juicy grilled chicken with a tangy Asian-style marinade.
- Chicken Teriyaki Skewers – Tender pieces glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
- Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry – Quick, flavorful, and simple to prepare.
- Sesame Shrimp – Quick grilled shrimp with a sesame-soy marinade that pairs well with fried rice.
- Sweet and Spicy Shrimp – Another easy option that complements this fried rice.