Description
This Blackstone Fried Rice recipe delivers a delicious and satisfying Asian-inspired main course using a griddle for perfect stir-frying. Featuring tender chicken or shrimp, fluffy day-old rice, flavorful vegetables, and a harmonious blend of soy, oyster, and sesame oils, this easy fried rice is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast or shrimp (diced)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Grains
- 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old and cold)
Oils and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and cook protein: Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat and drizzle vegetable oil evenly across the surface. Add the diced chicken or shrimp and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Sauté vegetables: Push the cooked protein to one side of the griddle. Add diced onions, minced garlic, and thawed peas and carrots to the empty space. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Scramble eggs: Push the vegetables aside and pour the beaten eggs onto the griddle. Continuously stir and scramble the eggs until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Mix the cooked protein and vegetables with the scrambled eggs, combining everything on the griddle.
- Add rice and stir-fry: Add the cold cooked rice to the griddle and use a spatula to break up any clumps. Stir-fry the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, ensuring the rice is evenly heated and starting to brown slightly.
- Season and finish cooking: Pour the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the flavors meld and the dish is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of hoisin sauce or chili garlic sauce during the seasoning step.
- Protein swaps such as steak, pork, or tofu work well to customize this fried rice.
- Use jasmine or long-grain rice for the best texture and to prevent clumping.
- Day-old rice is preferred because it is dryer and fries better on the griddle.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt and pepper, depending on your soy sauce saltiness.
