Description
Easy Teriyaki Chicken and Fried Rice brings together sweet and savory Japanese-inspired flavors that will make your dinner table come alive with deliciousness. Tender chicken glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce nestles perfectly alongside perfectly seasoned rice for a meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste right from your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F, ensuring the surface is evenly coated.
- Carefully add 2 diced chicken breasts to the hot pan, spreading them in a single layer so each piece can brown perfectly.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced ginger into the pan, stirring for 30-45 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour 1 cup teriyaki sauce over chicken, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat at 325°F for stir-frying vegetables.
- Add 1 cup mixed vegetables to the pan, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until they become tender-crisp.
- Fold 2 cups pre-cooked rice into the vegetables, mixing thoroughly and heating for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer fried rice to serving plates, topping with teriyaki chicken.
- Garnish with 2 finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken beforehand for deeper flavor absorption and more tender meat.
- Use day-old cold rice for the best texture when making fried rice, as fresh rice can become mushy.
- Chop vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use a gluten-free teriyaki sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg