Description
Chicken Teriyaki and Rice is a delicious, quick-to-prepare dish that brings together tender chicken pieces coated in a savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals, this recipe showcases a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and pleasing to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned on all sides.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to enhance nutrition and color.