Teriyaki chicken is definitely one of our family's favorite dishes. We make it alternating between rice, egg fried rice, cauliflower couscous for a lighter version, with pasta or with noodles, and always accompanied by some really nice vegetables like these ones perfectly flavored with ginger and garlic. Heavenly!
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This pretty simple chicken dish is definitely one of the dishes we would always go for as a takeaway or when we go to a restaurant but this version goes beyond the takeaway version both taste and healthiness. It is super easy to make in the comfort of your own home which means you can have it as many times as you wish with whatever sides or vegetables you may fancy.
This teriyaki chicken version with the egg fried rice and this particular vegetable combination which is red onion, broccoli, spring greens ( collard greens), and carrot with freshly grated ginger and garlic addition is by far a winner. Simply gorgeous.
🔪 How to make teriyaki chicken
In general, for me, teriyaki chicken is definitely one of those really easy-to-make dishes and is loved by everyone. The homemade version tastes miles better than the takeaway one. I think so and my family thinks so too. It is a highly addictive dish but that is not really an issue since there are so many veggies here to tuck in which are so tasty and delightful, making that 5 day's veg intake such a doable task.
Oh, these beautifully flavored and seasoned vegetables, you need to check out and you will see exactly what I mean. Frankly? They can make a dish on their own without a doubt.
💭 How to cook teriyaki chicken
It only takes a couple of steps to make this chicken teriyaki. Marinating the meat for a good 20 minutes at least and the actual pan cooking. Very simple indeed.
The dish itself takes a few steps, and a bit of simultaneous cooking but when it's done, it's darn delicious!
Yes, you might need a few pans but if you do not have that many (three) you may transfer the cooked meat or vegetables into different pots where you can ever heat up before serving. If you do have the pans, yes, it is one of these dishes that require a bit of washing up but come on, I have not challenged you for quite some time now! 😉 Secondly, it is all worth it and dishes time can be passed on to those passive cooks, haha! Oh, come on, don't put the blame on me!
❓FAQs
It doesn't take long, it is not a difficult task either to make a perfect egg-fried rice. It involves cooking the rice, scrambling some eggs into a pan with a little coconut oil, adding the cooked rice, and the peas, and tossing. It is as simple as this.
For us, it is always a winner served with rice and vegetables prepared this way. Any stir fry style will be suitable and go well with this teriyaki chicken. Keep it healthy, it is the best.
Absolutely, you will need to reheat before serving.
Yes for the rice and the meat, I would recommend you prepare the vegetables freshly (it will only take a few minutes) before serving.
❗️Tips
Can I replace the fresh garlic with garlic powder? well, yes but please don't!
- Please always use fresh garlic - the flavors are just not worth replacing with powder or garlic salt.
Can I replace the fresh ginger with ginger paste or dry ginger?
- Yes, you can, however, again, I am begging you not to. Please use fresh ginger if you want this recipe to taste as amazing as it should (just as I would like it to taste 😉 ). The flavors are not going to be the same. Not even close.
🍗 Other Chicken Recipes you may like…
- Swede, Raw Broccolini And Roast Chicken Salad15 Minutes
- Chicken And Beef Pastrami Salad10 Minutes
- Curried Chicken And Green Beans Couscous35 Minutes
- Gem Lettuce, Chicken And Apple Little Boats10 Minutes
- chicken with garlic and tomato sauce and polenta
- one-pot chicken, chorizo and nduja bake
- delicious chicken soup
- teriyaki chicken skewers
🍗 Teriyaki chicken, egg fried rice with vegetables
Equipment
- chopping board
- knife
- pans x 3
- pot
- grater
- vegetable peeler
- wooden spoon
- bowl
Ingredients
For the teriyaki chicken
- 4 med chicken breasts approximately 500 g meat cubed
- 4 tablespoon teryiaki sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice or tamarind
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic freshly grated
- ⅓ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
For the rice
- 1.5 cup jasmine thai rice any basmati will be great too
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
For the vegetables
- 1 small broccoli made into floretts
- 3 small carrots shaved with a peeler or cut julienne
- 2 med red onions roughly chopped.
- 300 g spring greens I used collard greens here ( remove the very thick stems)
- ½ tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pinch salt sea salt or pink Himalayan
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds to sprinkle over
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into cubes/chunks that are no bigger than 1 inch/2 cm. Put this into a bowl and add all the other ingredients. The 2 cloves of grated garlic, 2 teaspoon grated ginger, 4 tablespoon teriyaky sauce, 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worchester sauce, 2 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 of tamarind and the ⅓ teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly by running plenty of water through it. Allow it to rest for a few minutes while you prepare the veggies.
- I always cook simultaneously so preparation is crucial especially with a dish like this. While the chicken marinades, and the rice rests, I am preparing the veggies. Wash, peel and chop, cut, shave whatever they need doing. Place all on a big plate or chopping board.
Cooking
- Place a medium-sized pan on fire, add the rice and the water. Cook (covered with a lid) on medium fire until the rice starts to boil then turn the fire on low and cook for approximately 10 min. When it's ready, turn the heat off and set aside.
- While the rice is cooking, place one or two pans on medium fire. Just deal with one if parallel cooking isn't your thing.
- Place a deep pan on medium fire, add the 1 tablespoon coconut oil, the chopped red onions cook for 2 minutes tossing them from time to time. Add the ginger and the garlic, followed by the carrots cook for one minute, stirring a couple of times. Bring in the chopped greens and the broccoli florets. Cook on high fire for 5-6 minutes tossing every 30 seconds. Season with a pinch of salt and some black pepper. When ready, cover and set aside for a little later when serving.
- Simultaneously, place another pan on med fire, add 1 tablespoon coconut oil, add the marinated chicken breast and cook for 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat when ready.
- Cook the egg fried rice by placing a pan on medium/high fire, add 1 tablespoon coconut oil and when hot add the eggs. Scumble the eggs and when cooked, add the rice and the peas. Mix or toss around to make sure it gets nice and hot. Take out on the serving plates directly. Add the meat and the vegetables to the serving plates, sprinkle some sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy!
Elizabeth says
We loved this teriyaki chicken recipe! Family is already asking me to make it again!
megane says
There is so much flavour in this recipe. So good I have to make it again soon. Thank you.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love your presentation.. It is really inviting. The flavors really meld - and thank you for your stance on garlic!!
Kristina says
This recipe was full of flavor and so easy to prepare. I used basmati rice instead of jasmine rice and left out the carrots because no one likes carrots. It was fantastic and I would definitely make it again.
Chandice says
Love that you combined two amazing dishes into one here! So tasty and saves me the hassle of making two different things. thanks!
Hayley Dhanecha says
Wow! The flavors in these teriyaki chicken are amazing! I shared this recipe with my friend and she made twice in a week for us!
Moop Brown says
Between the teriyaki, garlic, and ginger, this dish seems like it's bursting with flavor and is one I'm looking forward to trying. Thanks for sharing.
Ksenia says
Loved this one full meal in a single pan! It satisfied my craving for Chinese food and now my Saturday night is complete.
Daniela says
This recipe for teriyaki chicken was super easy to make and SO flavorful. I used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free. Can't wait to make it again
Tristin says
We loved all of the vegetables in this rice dish! This was a great alternative to plain white rice.
Andrea Pannell says
Oh yes this will definitely be on my to-make list. Teriyaki chicken has my heart and this recipe looks so good!
Marie says
Fried rice is one of the most comforting dishes to me. Loved the addition of teriyaki chicken in your recipe, it truly made the dish even more delicious!
Allyssa says
Very flavorful teriyaki chicken egg fried rice with vegetable! Really high recommended! all the seasonings made it so tasty! Loved it!
Jere Cassidy says
I just had take out fried rice and your pictures put it to shame. Love your simple recipe and it comes out so colorful. I have never added Worcestershire sauce to a stir-fry. Good idea!!!
Alexis says
My family loved this dish for dinner this week. This will be in our regard rotation of dinner meals. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Gail Montero says
Plain fried rice can get boring as being the same old, same old recipe so I loved that you totally upped the game with this tasty and vibrant teriyaki fried rice!
Emily says
This teriyaki chicken recipe is so delicious and the whole family loved it! Adding it to the monthly dinner rotation!
Kushigalu says
Love the flavors in this chicken recipes. What a delicious dish to try. Great photos too 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a great recipe for chicken teriyaki! The flavors in this are delish and it came out great. Will make this recipe again.
Sondra Barker says
Sounds amazing! These pictures made me hungry! Can't wait to try this recipe.
Leslie says
This looks like a wonderful, perfectly balanced dish! Your Teriyaki chicken, egg fried rice with vegetables recipe is gorgeous!
Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious says
Teriyaki chicken egg fried rice with loads of veggies sounds like the perfect recipe for a fall! All of the colors of this dish look stunning and vibrant!
Maria says
I love teriyaki chicken, but I've never made it from scratch before. Looking forward to trying this version especially with the addition of the veggies!
Ramona says
It is easy and so delicious dear Maria, I am sure you will love it!
Amy Liu Dong says
Oh my goodness, seeing this dish makes me hungry! It look so delicious too!
Ramona says
Thank you Amy 😉
Chef Dennis says
Now thats a whole lot of deliciousness! I love fried rice and you to it to a whole new level!
Stine Mari says
I love how versatile the teriyaki chicken is, such as with quinoa and pasta as well. I think this egg fried rice is the best version though, because I LOVE fried rice!
Lathiya says
Teriyaki chicken is one favorite to try for the first time when we came to the US. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
sapana says
That is one veggie-loaded chicken teriyaki with fried rice. A wholesome meal in one bowl.Love all the colors in the dish.
Kushigalu says
Always love to try new rice dish. This looks so flavorful and delicious. Thanks for sharing
Gail Montero says
Love that it's an entire meal in one pan! I love making fried rice and this is a new and delicious version I need to add to my menu rotation!
Jen | Jen's Food Lab says
Ooo this is my idea of comfort food! I love the flavors in here.
Marta says
I don't know I've never made my fried rice with teriyaki chicken, but after tasting this I'm going to keep doing so. Amazing!
Emily says
This teriyaki chicken recipe is so good! I love how you've provided directions for a complete meal with the rice, chicken and veggies! Yum!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Emily 😉
Alena says
I love all the veggies you added in, especially the collard - YUM! Such a great meal for the family.
Ramona says
Thank you Alena, I always like to bring healthy ingredients in every meal but veggies can not be missed and are always present on my dinner table. They are a must!
Wendy says
Oh my! This Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice was just what I needed and it was so great for dinner last night. Thanks for sharing!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Wendy, I am so glad you have enjoyed it as much as we do, it is a really nice family meal 😉
Georgina says
I love fried rice. It's a staple dish in my house. I have a recipe for take out style Yangzhou fried rice which is my usual go to recipe. I wll be trying yours next time.
Ramona says
Thank you 😉
Sarah James says
What a delicious recipe, I love how quick and easy it is to make. Teryaki chicken is a favourite in our house, can't wait to try this.
Ramona says
Thank you Sarah, I am sure you will enjoy it! 😉
Beth says
What a beautiful and flavorful meal! I don't think I've ever tried Worcestershire in my teriyaki or collard greens in a vegetable fry, but both sound really good. Wish I could just have some for breakfast right now.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Beth, I know what you mean as I would not mind this for breakfast especially on one of these hungry mornings. It makes the perfect meal 😉
Stine Mari says
I suddenly realized what I want for dinner today! I love how veggie packed this is and teriyaki chicken is one of my faves!
Taleen | Just As Tasty says
We're huge fans of teriyaki chicken in our house! I can't wait to try this recipe, it looks especially delicious with the fried rice!
Jere Cassidy says
This looks so much better than the fried rice I make and I love your comments about not swapping out ingredients like the ginger and garlic.
Maria says
Such a beautiful and flavorful dish! I agree the fresh garlic makes a huge difference compared to the powdered version.
Ramona says
Thank you dear Maria xx
Jacqueline Debono says
OMG your photos are mouth-watering! I just want to dig in to this teriyaki chicken right now! But guess I'll have to wait for the weekend when I am definitely going to make it!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Jacqui, I am so positive you will like this teriyaki chicken, it is so good! Have a wonderful weekend my lovely 😉