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25-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and delicious teriyaki chicken fried rice that can be made in just 25 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for added aroma
Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Stir-Fry Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked rice and chicken back to the skillet. Pour in teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine and heat through, about 3-5 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it helps to prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.

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