Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice is similar to Chicken Fried Rice, only it uses Teriyaki sauce instead of soy sauce. This 20-minute Asian recipe is made with cooked rice, vegetables, and shredded chicken. It satisfies the biggest cravings for sweet and savory Asian cuisine!
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
This recipe might just be the quickest, busy-weeknight meal I have in my pocket.
It looks and tastes like I worked to make it happen, but the secret sauce to my efficiency is really in the store-bought rotisserie chicken breast and bottled Teriyaki sauce.
Well, those, along with my precooked brown rice, which I almost always have on hand.
And when I don't, my Instant Pot makes it on-demand.
How to make Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
Step 1: Chop veggies or buy pre-chopped (carrots, onion, and snap peas).
Step 2: Saute veggies in a large skillet with oil.
Step 3: Add shredded chicken breast.
Step 4: Stir in rice and teriyaki sauce and heat until warmed through. Serve warm.
* See full recipe below
Can I use white rice or brown rice in fried rice?
Both! You simply replace the cooked brown rice with white rice.
For me, I prefer brown rice when eating fried rice because it's more hearty and nutritious.
I think of it as secretly healthy because nobody ever knows they're eating brown rice.
It's also one of my favorite Sunday prep items.
It cooks itself in a rice cooker or Instant Pot which does all the work for us while we’re knocking out other kitchen tasks.
Does fried rice make good leftovers?
Heck yeah! Like most cooked foods, it's even better the second day!
To reheat, you can microwave it or pan sauté it again until warmed through.
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Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients
- vegetable oil or canola oil
- carrots
- snap peas (or frozen peas)
- green onions
- rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken breast
- packaged Teriyaki sauce
- cooked rice (brown or white)
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Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil, or canola oil
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1 cup Snap Peas, or frozen peas
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 cup Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 cups cooked Rice, brown or white
Instructions
- In a 4-quart, non-stick skillet, heat OIL over medium until shimmering (about 2 min).
- Add CARROTS, PEAS, and ONION; sauté until lightly browned and slightly softened (3-5 minutes).
- Fold in shredded ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, TERIYAKI SAUCE, and cooked BROWN RICE; continue sautéing over medium heat until warmed through (4-6 minutes); stirring as needed.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool, cover and refrigerate up to three days.
Traci's Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.
I originally published Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice on amandascookin.com in July 2016.
Irina says
This recipe of fried brown rice with teriyaki chicken has come up at the right time. Just yesterday my son asked me to teach him how to make a quick meal - fried rice. It sounds delicious! I especially love the way you cut vegetables in small equal pieces. Great job! Thanks for sharing!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha thanks, Irina! I love it that you notice my cutting technique! One of my fav culinary classes was knife skills. Hope your son loves this dish 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
This is surely healthy, flavorful and yum. My kids love such meal options.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Veena! Yes, kids love Teriyaki chicken 🙂
SHANIKA says
I love the idea of Teriyaki Fried Rice! Such a delicious one-pot meal! All that flavor!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Shanika! Yes, SO much flavor in this one! 🙂
Michelle says
Such a simple recipe for BIG flavor. I love that it can be a side dish or add a little extra chicken for a main dish. So good!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Michelle! Yes, this chicken fried rice is def a good side or main 🙂
Kristen Wood says
What a great recipe!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much, Kristen! I'm pretty in love with it 🙂
Dannii says
What a delicious alternative to ordering a takeaway. You can save money and calories.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Dannii! I couldn't agree more...love saving on both! 🙂
Haley D. Williams says
So quick and easy! I'll have to give this a try for a weeknight meal.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Haley! I hope you do try it and love it as much as I do 🙂
Meredith Kauffman says
This fried brown rice with teriyaki chicken looks delicious... my whole family would love it! And I love that it uses brown rice!!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Meredith! Yep...the brown rice is my "hook" 🙂 Hope you make it sometime!
Beth says
I love making Teriyaki at home!! It is so much better than store bought! It looks like you have really stream lined the process!
Traci Antonovich says
I totally agree, Beth! Although I am cheating a little with storebought Teriyaki sauce...but it's so convenient 🙂