For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced into strips)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Glossy Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (this is your thickening slurry!)
For the Fried Rice:
- 3 cups cooked, cold white rice (Pro-tip: Day-old chilled rice fries up the best!)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp onion (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp frozen peas and carrots mix
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
