Blackstone - Chicken Fried Rice

This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is perfect for the Blackstone griddle, where you can achieve high heat and a spacious cooking surface that helps create a deliciously crispy, restaurant-style fried rice. Packed with tender chicken, veggies, and savory flavors, this fried rice is quick to prepare and ideal for a weeknight meal or a backyard cookout.

Ingredients:

• Cooked White Rice: 4 cups (preferably day-old or cold rice for best texture)

• Chicken Breast or Thighs: 1 pound, chopped into bite-sized pieces

• Sesame Oil: 2 tbsp, divided

• Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil: 2 tbsp (for cooking on the griddle)

• Soy Sauce: ¼ cup (or to taste)

• Oyster Sauce: 1-2 tbsp (optional, for extra depth)

• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced

• Ginger: 1 tsp, minced (optional)

• Frozen Peas and Carrots: 1 cup, thawed

• Green Onions: 3, chopped (reserve green tops for garnish)

• Eggs: 2, lightly beaten

• Salt and Black Pepper: to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the Blackstone Griddle

   • Preheat the griddle to medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, spread a thin layer of vegetable oil across the surface with a spatula to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.

2. Cook the Chicken

   • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil onto the griddle.

   • Add the diced chicken, season with a bit of salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s fully cooked and golden brown. Move the cooked chicken to a cooler side of the griddle or a separate plate.

3. Sauté the Vegetables

   • Add a bit more oil to the griddle, then add the minced garlic, ginger (if using), peas, carrots, and the white parts of the green onions.

   • Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, until they are tender and fragrant.

4. Scramble the Eggs

   • Create an open space on the griddle, add a little oil if needed, and pour in the beaten eggs.

   • Scramble the eggs, stirring until they are just set, then mix them into the vegetables.

5. Combine the Rice and Chicken

   • Add the cold, cooked rice to the griddle, breaking up any clumps with the spatula.

   • Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce (if using). Stir-fry the rice, vegetables, and scrambled eggs together, mixing thoroughly for even seasoning.

   • Add the cooked chicken back to the griddle, stirring to combine everything. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, pressing the rice down slightly with the spatula to crisp it up.

6. Finish and Serve

   • Sprinkle the green tops of the green onions over the fried rice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if desired.

   • Serve hot directly from the griddle, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Tips

• For Extra Crispy Rice: Spread the rice out and let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two on the griddle to develop a crispy texture before stirring.

• Add Spice: For a bit of heat, add a dash of Sriracha or chili flakes to the rice while cooking.

This Chicken Fried Rice is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for the Blackstone griddle, giving you that crispy, flavorful finish that makes fried rice so satisfying.

Enjoy!