JAPANESE TEPPAN RICE aka Fried Rice

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked white rice 

3 large eggs

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast

1/2 cup each finely chopped onion, carrots and celery

5 tbsp. butter at room temperature 

1 tbsp.  finely chopped garlic

1/3 cup sodium reduced soy sauce

2 tbsp. black bean paste 

pepper 

Directions:

1.  Prepare Garlic Butter:

• combine garlic and butter in small bowl, set aside

2. Prepare Chicken:

• heat large skillet to 350 degrees
• add 2 tbsp. cooking oil to hot skillet
• season chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides
• fry chicken until cooked through 
• cut chicken into bite size pieces, cover with foil and set aside

3. Fry Eggs:

• wipe down skillet with dry towel
• add a few drops of oil to hot skillets
• scramble eggs 
• transfer to plate cover with foil and set aside

4.  Fry Rice 

• wipe skillet down with dry paper towel
• add 2 tbsp. garlic butter to hot skillet
• add chopped onion, carrots and celery
• fry until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes
• add another 2 tbsp of garlic butter
• add cook rice and combine with vegetables until it is heated through 
• add cooked chicken and egg 
• add remaining butter, black bean paste and soy sauce [at this time you would add salt to taste, if needed]
• toss all ingredients until combined

5.  Serve and ENJOY!