Description
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and vibrant dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice come together in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures restaurant-quality results, leaving everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 large eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the garlic, carrots, and green onions.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic, carrots, and peas to the skillet, sautéing for an additional 3-5 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in day-old rice and teriyaki sauce; fry for about 5 minutes until everything is well coated.
- If using eggs, push rice aside and scramble them on the empty side until cooked through before mixing.
- Add sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 205mg