Best Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice with Simple Ingredients!!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder.
For the Fried Rice
- 5 cups cooked cold white rice (day-old jasmine rice works best).
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten.
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots.
- ½ cup diced onion.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced.
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce.
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional but recommended).
- 2 green onions, sliced.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sriracha.
- Yum Yum sauce for serving.
- Extra green onions.
- Toasted sesame seeds.
- Red pepper flakes.
- Fresh chopped cilantro.
- Diced mushrooms.
- Diced zucchini.
- Broccoli florets.
Equipment Needed
- Blackstone griddle.
- Two metal spatulas.
- Oil squeeze bottle.
- Mixing bowls.
- Sharp chef’s knife.
- Cutting board.
- Measuring cups.
- Measuring spoons.
- Small bowl for eggs.
- Instant-read thermometer (recommended).
- Paper towels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Dice the chicken into evenly sized pieces so it cooks at the same speed. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the green onions, and beat the eggs. Break apart any clumps in the cold rice before bringing everything outside.
Cold rice fries much better than freshly cooked rice because it contains less moisture.
Step 2: Preheat the Blackstone
Heat one side of the Blackstone to medium-high and lightly oil the cooking surface.
The griddle is ready when a drop of water quickly sizzles and evaporates.
Don’t place food on a cold griddle. It can cause sticking and uneven cooking.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the hot griddle.
Spread the chicken into a single layer and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cook for about 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer the cooked chicken to one side of the griddle or a clean plate.
The chicken should be browned on the outside with no pink remaining inside.
Step 4: Scramble the Eggs
Add butter to the griddle.
Pour the beaten eggs onto the buttered surface.
Use your spatula to gently scramble until fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
Move the eggs next to the chicken.
Slightly soft eggs stay tender after they’re mixed into the rice.
Step 5: Cook the Vegetables
Add another drizzle of oil if needed.
Cook the onion for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the peas, carrots, and garlic.
Cook another 2-3 minutes.
The onions become slightly translucent and the vegetables are hot throughout.
Step 6: Fry the Rice
Spread the cold rice across the hottest part of the griddle.
Use your spatulas to break apart any remaining clumps.
Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Some rice should become lightly crispy while most stays fluffy.
Stirring constantly prevents the rice from developing delicious crispy edges.
Step 7: Add the Sauce
Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar evenly over the rice.
Mix thoroughly until every grain is coated.
Cook another 2 minutes.
Add the sauces gradually so the rice doesn’t become soggy.
Step 8: Combine Everything
Add the cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and vegetables back into the rice.
Mix well using both spatulas until everything is evenly distributed.
Cook another 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust with additional soy sauce or pepper if needed.
Step 9: Finish and Serve
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the fried rice.
Top with sesame seeds or drizzle with Yum Yum sauce if desired.
Serve immediately while hot.
The finished fried rice should be lightly browned, fluffy, and steaming hot with evenly mixed ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Cost To Make This Recipe
Item – Estimated Cost (USD).
Chicken – $6.75.
Rice – $1.50.
Eggs – $1.25.
Vegetables – $1.50.
Soy Sauce & Seasonings – $1.75.
Butter & Oil – $1.00.
Estimated Total Recipe Cost
Approximately $13.75 USD.
Estimated Cost Per Serving
Approximately $2.30 USD per serving.
