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25-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

A delightful dish that combines savory teriyaki flavors with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked rice Use 2 cups of uncooked rice to yield the perfect amount.
  • 1/2 cup oil Any neutral oil will work well for frying.
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts Cut into strips for quick cooking.
  • to taste salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 1 onion Chopped finely.
  • 1 carrot Diced.
  • 1 zucchini Cut into matchsticks.
  • 2 eggs Scrambled.
  • 3 cloves garlic Crushed.
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger Adds warmth.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Key for teriyaki flavor.
  • 1/4 cup water Helps combine sauce ingredients.
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar Balances sweetness.
  • 3 Tablespoon sugar For classic teriyaki sweetness.

Method
 

  1. Whisk together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, and sugar in a measuring cup until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Gather and prepare all fresh produce: dice onion, carrot, and zucchini; slice chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and stir-fry chopped veggies for about three minutes until crisp yet tender. Remove from heat.
  4. In the same wok, sear seasoned chicken strips over high heat until golden brown, about five minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Add oil to the wok, crack in eggs, and scramble until broken into small pieces. Add cooked rice and stir-fry for about three minutes.
  6. Pour teriyaki sauce over the rice mixture and stir until evenly coated. Add back sautéed veggies and chicken, tossing together over high heat for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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