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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice – Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Meal

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A quick and flavorful Asian dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, easily customized with vegetables.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked white rice, chilled
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup peas and carrots
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup teriyaki baste and glaze

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add diced chicken.
  2. Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Cook chicken for 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then remove from the skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add peas and carrots.
  5. Crack in the eggs and scramble with the vegetables until just set.
  6. Add chilled rice to the skillet along with soy sauce, cooked chicken, and teriyaki glaze.
  7. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to heat evenly.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use leftover rice for best texture.
  • Add green onions or yum yum sauce for garnish.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg