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The Best Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice (Costco Favorite)
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Japanese , American , International
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 Information
Serving
2cups (approx)
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
895mg
(37%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2385IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups (approx) | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2385IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.