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Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice: Simple and Delicious One-Pan Meal

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

An irresistible blend of tender glazed chicken and savory fried rice loaded with colorful vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 2 large large eggs
  • teaspoon salt pinch
For the Chicken Marinade
  • 200 g chicken breast or thigh, cut into large dice (7 oz)
  • ¾ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon grape juice or apple juice
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon oil
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
For the Fried Rice
  • 4 slices fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (divided)
  • 1 green onion chopped into small pieces
  • 2 cups cooked rice (day-old or freshly made) (400 g)
  • cup corn kernels (50 g)
  • cup diced carrot (50 g)
  • cup edamame or green peas (100 g)
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking oil as needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare all aromatics and vegetables by finely mincing 4 slices of fresh ginger and 4 cloves of garlic, keeping them separate, and chop 1 green onion.
  2. Measure your frozen mixed vegetables, including corn, diced carrot, and edamame or green peas.
  3. Cut chicken breast or thigh into large dice pieces and marinate in a bowl with soy sauce, mirin, grape juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, baking soda, and oil.
  4. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until well combined and have the cooked rice ready, breaking up large clumps.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat with about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
  2. Add the beaten eggs to the hot oil and stir fry quickly until cooked; remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. If necessary, add more oil to the pan and add the marinated chicken pieces without stirring for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and add half of the minced garlic, stir frying until cooked through, about 3 to 4 more minutes, then remove from pan.
  5. Make the teriyaki sauce by adding soy sauce, mirin, water, and brown sugar to the hot pan; boil and return cooked chicken to coat in the sauce.
  6. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then the minced ginger and remaining garlic; stir for about 15 to 20 seconds.
  7. Add cooked rice to the pan and stir fry vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and add frozen mixed vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Pour any excess teriyaki sauce into the fried rice and mix well with the scrambled eggs and chopped green onion.
Serving
  1. Transfer to serving plates or bowls, top with glazed teriyaki chicken, and serve immediately.

Notes

This dish provides a balanced mix of protein, whole grains, and vegetables. Using day-old rice prevents mushiness, and cooking components separately enhances texture and flavor.