Introduction
Turn ordinary fried rice into a bold and exciting meal with this delicious Korean BBQ Fried Rice recipe. Packed with smoky grilled chicken, spicy Korean-style sauce, colorful vegetables, fluffy rice, and rich umami flavors, this dish delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory taste in every bite.
Inspired by Korean street food, this recipe combines premium long-grain basmati rice with sizzling BBQ flavors and crispy vegetables for a modern restaurant-style experience. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
For Rice
- 3 cups cooked premium basmati rice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For Chicken
- 500g boneless chicken cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Vegetables
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Fried egg (optional)
- Fresh green onions
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, gochujang, garlic paste, honey, salt, and pepper.
Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
Step 2 – Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a wok or large pan.
Cook the marinated chicken on high heat until smoky, caramelized, and fully cooked.
Remove and set aside.
Step 3 – Stir-Fry the Vegetables
In the same pan, sauté onions, carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly crisp.
Step 4 – Prepare the Sauce
Mix soy sauce, chili sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Pour the sauce into the pan and stir well.
Step 5 – Add the Rice
Add cooked basmati rice and sesame oil.
Mix everything on high flame until the rice absorbs the smoky BBQ flavors.
Step 6 – Final Assembly
Add cooked chicken back into the wok and toss everything together for 2 minutes.
Top with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and a fried egg if desired.
Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with spicy Korean dip, kimchi, or grilled vegetables for a complete street-food-style experience.
Cooking Tips
- Use cold cooked rice for better fried rice texture.
- Cook on high heat for authentic smoky flavor.
- Add extra chili paste for a spicier version.
