Simple Hibachi Fried Rice on a Blackstone
If you love easy Blackstone recipes, this simple hibachi fried rice is one of the best ones to keep in your back pocket. It is quick, full of flavor, and a great way to use up leftover rice and whatever vegetables or protein you already have in the fridge. With a little butter, soy sauce, and high heat from the griddle, you can make fried rice that tastes like a fun hibachi night at home.
Why You’ll Love This Blackstone Hibachi Fried Rice
Hibachi fried rice is one of those meals that feels a little special without being complicated. It’s quick, packed with flavor, and perfect for turning simple ingredients into something that tastes like takeout in your own backyard. The Blackstone gives it that hot, fresh-off-the-griddle flavor that makes even basic rice, eggs, and veggies taste better.
One of the best parts about this recipe is how flexible it is. Leftover rice works especially well because it’s a little drier, which helps it fry up beautifully instead of turning soft or mushy. This makes it a great next-day recipe when you have extra rice sitting in the fridge and want to turn it into something exciting.
It’s also the kind of meal that lets you use what you already have on hand. Got a bag of frozen peas and carrots? Use them. Need to clean out the fridge? Toss in onion, zucchini, mushrooms, or scrambled egg. Want to add protein? Chicken, steak, shrimp, or even leftover grilled meat all work great. Hibachi fried rice doesn’t need to be fussy. It just needs high heat, a little butter, and a good mix of simple flavors.
Cooking it on the Blackstone is half the fun. Everything comes together fast, there’s plenty of room to move ingredients around, and it feels a little like putting on your own hibachi show at home. A little sizzle, a little scraping, and suddenly you’ve got a side dish or main meal everyone wants a scoop of.
And honestly, that’s what makes this recipe such a winner. It’s easy, customizable, budget-friendly, and a smart way to give leftovers a second life without making them feel like leftovers at all.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You do not need anything fancy to make this simple hibachi fried rice on a Blackstone. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses basic ingredients, comes together fast, and gives you plenty of room to work with what you already have in the fridge.
You will need:
- ¼ cup olive oil for cooking everything on the griddle
- 2 large eggs, beaten for that classic hibachi fried rice texture and flavor
- 1 cup chopped grilled chicken (optional) if you want to make it a little heartier
- ½ cup chopped green onion for freshness and a little bite
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic to bring in that bold, savory flavor
- 2 cups cooked white rice fresh or day-old rice.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce for that signature fried rice flavor
A few simple notes can help here too. Day-old rice works best because fresh rice can be too soft and may turn mushy on the griddle. If you have leftover chicken, this is a great place to use it. You can also leave the chicken out for a simple side dish or add whatever protein you have on hand.
If you want to add a little more color and texture, peas and carrots, diced onion, zucchini, or a little butter all work really well in this recipe too.
How to Make Hibachi Fried Rice
1. Cook the eggs, chicken, and aromatics
Start by heating your Blackstone over medium-high heat and adding the olive oil. Pour on the beaten eggs and scramble them until just cooked through. Add the chopped grilled chicken, green onion, and garlic, then stir everything together for another couple of minutes until hot and fragrant.
2. Add the rice and break it up
Add the cooked rice to the griddle and mix it into the egg mixture. Use your spatula to break up any clumps so the rice can heat evenly and pick up all that flavor. Let it cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is warmed through.
3. Finish with soy sauce and serve
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated. Let it cook for another few minutes, stirring and flipping as needed, until the fried rice is hot, flavorful, and ready to serve. Scoop it up right away and enjoy it while it’s fresh off the griddle.
Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped grilled chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat the Blackstone to medium-high and add the olive oil. Scramble the eggs, then mix in the chicken, green onion, and garlic. Cook until everything is hot and fragrant.
- Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir everything together and cook until the rice is heated through.
- Drizzle in the soy sauce and toss until the rice is evenly coated. Cook for another couple of minutes, then serve hot.
