Grilled Chicken Fried Rice

B&B Charcoal are taking on a massive Relaunch of their signature rub line, and I couldn’t be happier to share them with you. The line comprises four traditional, but bold new flavors that are going to be making an appearance on Walmart.com. Stay tuned to my storefront, and I will be letting you know soon. My personal favorite is the Chicken Scratch, as you will see in this recipe, but The Trinity, Swine Shaker, and Cattle Call round out the list. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so you do not miss the launch date and/or potential promo opportunities coming up for these rubs. Let’s dive into this recipe, because I am pumped to share it. 

This recipe is a hot take on the traditional fried rice, focusing on grilling the chicken for a smoky flavor before adding it to the stir-fry.

Chicken was grilled over B&B Charcoal on the Weber Kettle before coming together with the fried rice on the Weber Slate griddle.

Ingredients:

•   4 cups jasmine rice, cooked and chilled overnight

•   6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

•   2 tbsp homemade stir-fry sauce

•   4 tbsp soy sauce

•   ½ shallot, finely chopped

•   1 green onion, chopped

•   4 garlic cloves, minced

•   B&B chicken scratch seasoning, to taste

•   Olive oil, for griddle

Instructions

•   Grill the Chicken: Light a bed of B&B charcoal and get your grill hot. Drizzle the chicken thighs with olive oil and generously season them with B&B chicken scratch seasoning. Place the chicken on the hot grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred.

•   Prepare the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, chop it into bite-sized pieces.

•   Make the Fried Rice: Heat a griddle on medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

•   Add the chilled jasmine rice to the griddle, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the rice is heated through.

•   Pour in the homemade stir-fry sauce and soy sauce, stirring constantly to coat the rice evenly.

•   Return the chopped, grilled chicken to the pan and mix well with the rice.

•   Stir in the chopped green onion and cook for another minute. Serve immediately.

Now, of course, any poultry rub of your choice would work for this super-simple recipe, even one from my signature bundle, so don't let anything stop you from trying it. Please share your thoughts with me anywhere on social media or through my email contact form on my website, and let me know if or when you plan to give this one a try. As usual, check out my newsletter so you never miss one of my future emails.