Yakitori Elote Fried Rice

Description

Yakitori sauce and elote toppings combine into a rich fried rice that still feels bright from lime.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thigh, cubed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin or honey water
• 3 cups cold cooked rice
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/3 cup cotija

Preparation

1. Cook chicken with soy sauce and mirin/honey until glazed and cooked through.
2. Char corn in a hot pan.
3. Stir-fry rice in oil until hot.
4. Fold in chicken and corn.
5. Mix mayo with lime juice.

Assembly

1. Plate fried rice.
2. Drizzle lime mayo and sprinkle cotija.

Serving Suggestions

• Add chili powder or tajin.
• Serve with scallion and cilantro.

Notes or Variations

• Swap chicken for mushrooms for vegetarian option.
• Use leftover grilled chicken for speed.