Best Copycat Benihana Japanese Chicken Rice Recipe

Name: Best Copycat Benihana Japanese Chicken Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; sesame oil, to taste; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped (for garnish); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup frozen corn (optional alternative); mirin, unspecified quantity; sake, unspecified quantity; sugar, unspecified quantity; chicken broth, unspecified quantity

Craving that amazing Benihana chicken rice? This copycat recipe recreates the magic of that savory, fluffy rice served hot after their famous onion soup. Discover the secret ingredient that makes this recipe authentically Benihana-inspired! Perfect as a satisfying appetizer or side dish, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. Get ready to impress your family and friends!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 373.1 kcal

Protein 27g

Rating 4.1 (9 Reviews)

Best Copycat Benihana Japanese Chicken Rice

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Copycat Benihana Japanese Chicken Rice

2 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
sesame oil, to taste
2 eggs
1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped (for garnish)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup frozen corn (optional alternative)
mirin, unspecified quantity
sake, unspecified quantity
sugar, unspecified quantity
chicken broth, unspecified quantity

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How to Make Best Copycat Benihana Japanese Chicken Rice

In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chicken and simmer until cooked through (approximately 8-10 minutes).
Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside. Shred the chicken.
In a separate bowl, combine the cooked rice with the chicken broth until moistened.
Stir in the shredded chicken and sesame oil.
Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of Benihana at home!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

Fat

33g

Carbs

13g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Side Dishes Eggs Dairy Poultry Rice American Asian Chinese Japanese Eggs Chicken Stove Top Copycat One Dish Meal Stir Fry Comfort Food Meat Chicken Breasts Pasta Rice And Grains White Rice Taste Mood Equipment Presentation Served Hot Technique 4 Hours Or Less