Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 white onion (entire onion, diced)
• 2 carrots (whole, diced)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
• 3 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
• 1.5 lb chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (for marinade)
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinade)
• 4 eggs (large)
• 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 4 cup day-old rice (cooked and chilled)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

Steps

1. 1

   Dice an entire white onion and 2 whole carrots. Mince the fresh ginger and chop the green onions. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cut the chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and season with a splash of sesame oil, light soy sauce, and your preferred seasoning blend. Let the chicken marinate if time permits.

3. 3

   In a large pan or wok, scramble 4 large eggs until just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked through. Pour in half a cup of teriyaki sauce and toss to coat the chicken. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   Wipe the pan if necessary, then add a little oil and sauté the minced ginger first until fragrant. Add the diced onions, carrots, bean sprouts (if using), and frozen peas. Sauté until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

6. 6

   Add the day-old rice to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the dark soy sauce and oyster sauce.

7. 7

   Mix and stir-fry the rice over medium-high heat until the rice is evenly coated and takes on a deep color from the sauces.

8. 8

   Add the cooked teriyaki chicken and the scrambled eggs back into the pan. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

9. 9

   Garnish with the chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Using day-old rice is essential for fried rice as it is drier and won't become mushy when stir-fried. The author suggests sautéing the ginger first for the best flavor release.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• fried rice
• chicken
• teriyaki
• stir-fry
• easy dinner
• asian-inspired