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Prepare the white rice according to package instructions. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to reduce moisture for optimal frying texture.
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Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat. Melt 1/4 cup (half stick) of butter, then add diced onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Toss to coat vegetables in butter and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, then push to one side of the griddle.
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Add chilled rice to the griddle, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Add remaining 1/4 cup butter and allow it to melt while stirring to warm the rice evenly.
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Crack three eggs onto the griddle and scramble until fully cooked. Mix scrambled eggs thoroughly into the warmed rice.
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Season the rice mixture with soy sauce and black pepper. Stir to combine ingredients well and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in cooked vegetables to blend flavors.
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On the opposite side of the griddle, add diced chicken breasts. Begin cooking, then pour teriyaki baste over chicken. Continue cooking for 7 to 8 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.
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Mix cooked chicken with the rice and vegetable mixture on the griddle. Toss thoroughly to combine and serve immediately.