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Meal Prep Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Meal Prep Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice


  • Author: OliviaBennett
  • Total Time: 45 mins

Description

This isn’t your average meal prep—it’s a weekday hero in disguise. Juicy, teriyaki-glazed chicken mingles with fluffy rice, colorful veggies, soft scrambled eggs, and sesame-scented goodness in every bite. Whether you’re hustling through a busy week or just love opening your fridge to see a rainbow of ready-to-go meals, this dish is your golden ticket to delicious efficiency.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1400g chicken breast, diced

  • Garlic salt, to taste

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch

  • 200g frozen mixed vegetables

  • 6 eggs, beaten

  • 1200g cooked, cold rice

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

  • Sesame seeds & green onions (optional garnish)

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 810 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 2 tbsp ginger paste

  • 2 tbsp garlic paste

  • 6 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

  • 2 tsp cornstarch


Instructions

  • Whisk Teriyaki Sauce: Mix sauce ingredients. Adjust sweetness/saltiness to taste.

  • Cook Chicken: Toss chicken with garlic salt and cornstarch. Sear in a hot pan with oil in batches until golden. Pour in sauce, simmer until glossy. Remove.

  • Scramble Eggs: In same pan, lightly scramble eggs. Push to the side.

  • Fry Rice & Veggies: Add frozen veggies and cold rice. Stir-fry on high. Add soy sauce and sesame oil.

  • Combine: Add chicken and stir to combine. Cook a few more mins. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture.

  • Vegan? Sub tofu for chicken and coconut cream for honey.

  • Low-sodium option: Use tamari + water to dilute.

  • Freeze in airtight containers up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550 cal Per Serving
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 69g
  • Protein: 50g