Benihana Style Fried Rice Recipe

Recreate the magic of Benihana's legendary fried rice in your own kitchen! This recipe, inspired by their classic dish (formerly featured on their website), delivers the same delicious, savory flavors with simple steps and readily available ingredients. Get ready for a restaurant-quality meal in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 500.7 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
Benihana Style Fried Rice

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Benihana Style Fried Rice

  • Cooked Chicken
  • Steamed Rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • Carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

How to Make Benihana Style Fried Rice

  1. Whisk 2 large eggs with a splash of water. Scramble in a hot pan with 1 tbsp oil until cooked through. Remove from pan and chop roughly.
  2. In the same pan, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup shredded carrots with 1 tbsp oil until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the chopped scrambled eggs and 1 cup cooked chicken (diced).
  3. Add 3 cups cooked, day-old rice (broken into smaller pieces) to the pan. Mix gently with the vegetables and chicken, distributing evenly.
  4. Stir in 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  5. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp soy sauce to the mixture. Stir continuously until the rice is heated through and nicely coated (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Serve immediately and garnish with extra green onions, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

85g

Carbs

11g