Blackstone Fried Rice

Blackstone fried rice is an easy and delicious recipe for your Blackstone griddle, flat top or hibachi! Ready in less than 30 minutes, this chicken fried rice on Blackstone is an affordable favorite but you can also substitute, shrimp, steak or more veggies for the perfect meal at your next barbeque cookout!

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Blackstone fried rice is hands-down one of my favorite dishes to make on a Blackstone griddle!

Blackstone chicken fried rice is an affordable meal that you can make in less than 30 minutes for a large group. Don’t forget Blackstone Smash Burgers!

Talk about checking all the boxes for the best Blackstone hibachi recipe.

If you are a proud new Blackstone owner and excited to make this as your first recipe, be sure to check out How to Season a Blackstone Griddle!

This is critical to set your Blackstone journey off to the right start!

Cooking fried rice on a Blackstone is so easy and convenient because you can cook everything in one spot for easy cleanup.

Plus, you can use chicken, beef/steak, shrimp, tofu or any veggie of choice!

I love adding Chili Crisp or Sriracha Aioli for some extra spice.

Ok, I am hungry so fire up the Blackstone and let’s get started cooking Blackstone fried rice that will rival your favorite Hibachi restaurants. Benihana here we come!

Why this recipe works

griddle fried rice in bowl with chopsticks.

The Blackstone griddle’s flat surface allows for even cooking and makes it easy quickly cook all fried rice components for a large group!

Dinner ready in less than 30 minutes! Serve this Blackstone fried rice with a side of Air Fryer Potstickers, Air Fryer Egg Rolls or Mayak Eggs!

The large surface of the Blackstone griddle makes it easy to cook all ingredients in one batch, reducing the need for multiple pans and crazy clean-up.

Chicken fried rice on Blackstone is a quick and easy meal to prepare on a busy weeknight.

Hibachi Fried Rice Ingredients

Oil: Vegetable oil, canola oil, crapeseed oil or any high heat oil.
Protein of Choice (Optional): Chicken, steak, shrimp or tofu are popular choices.
Onion: Sweet or yellow onion.
Carrots: Bagged shredded carrots are easiest. You can also use frozen carrots.
Peas: Frozen peas.
Rice: Cooked white (jasmine rice, short or long grain) or brown rice.
Eggs: Organic or regular.
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce: Regular or low-sodium soy sauce.
Fermented Black Bean Sauce: Optional but recommended. If you enjoy spicy, this sauce is highly recommended and packed full of flavor. I believe this is the key ingredient to make your Blackstone fried rice taste like a delicious restaurant version.
Chili oil or Chili Crunch: Optional.

How to make fried rice on Blackstone

blackstone fried rice recipe on blackstone griddle.

Gather your Blackstone accessories and preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium heat.
Add vegetable oil to griddle and spread to coat grill.
For all of your ingredients, mix them every minute or so through the cooking process.
Add protein first (chicken, steak or shrimp), cook for 2-4 minutes.
To a separate portion of the Blackstone griddle, add onions and shredded carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add frozen peas to onions and carrots and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add cooked rice to separate portion of the grill and make an opening for the eggs. Add eggs to opening. Mix eggs and rice and cook until eggs are fully cooked.

Cut a piece of your protein to make sure fully cooked and then mix all ingredients on Blackstone griddle until thoroughly combined.
Add soy sauce and sesame oil and mix hibachi fried rice on Blackstone.
If you enjoy spicy, add fermented black bean sauce (highly recommend!) and chili oil or chili crunch and mix thoroughly. Transfer to serving dish and enjoy!
Serve Blackstone griddle fried rice with a side of Chili Crisp, Hibachi Ginger Sauce or Hibachi Mustard Sauce.

FAQ and expert tips

blackstone hibachi recipe in bowl with chopsticks.

How hot should griddle be for fried rice?

You Blackstone griddle should be set to medium heat for fried rice. You can increase the heat to medium high for your protein if you wish. The Blackstone has multiple heating units which allows for different temperatures.

Do you cook rice before frying it?

Yes, when making Blackstone fried rice, you want to use rice that has already been cooked. You can use leftover rice or freshly cooked rice.

How do you keep rice from sticking to the Blackstone griddle?

It is important to use enough oil when cooking on your Blackstone griddle to prevent the rice from sticking.

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