Description
Delicious Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice promises a flavorful journey through Japanese-inspired comfort cuisine. Crispy chicken, glazed with sweet teriyaki sauce, mingles perfectly with seasoned rice, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in teriyaki sauce for 15 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same pan, crack eggs and scramble quickly, creating soft, fluffy egg pieces.
- Add diced onions and mixed vegetables, sautéing until vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly caramelized.
- Incorporate minced garlic and stir rapidly to prevent burning, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Add cooked rice to the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, tossing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the pan, gently folding all ingredients together.
- Sprinkle ground black pepper and mix thoroughly to balance flavors.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, bright finish.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring a perfect blend of teriyaki-infused chicken and fragrant fried rice.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper teriyaki flavor, up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator for maximum taste absorption.
- Use day-old cold rice to prevent mushy texture and ensure perfectly separated grains during frying.
- Choose low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version without compromising the rich umami profile of the dish.
- Customize vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference, keeping the cooking technique consistent for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg