Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
This bowl features savory fried rice paired with tender teriyaki chicken, topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a quick, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 pan for cooking chicken and fried rice
- 1 bowl for mixing teriyaki sauce
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 3 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Green onions chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the diced chicken breasts until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make teriyaki sauce.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, scramble the beaten eggs, then add mixed vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Divide the fried rice into serving bowls, top with teriyaki chicken, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- Add a splash of sesame oil for extra flavor.
- Include broccoli or snap peas for variety.