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Don’t let the pressures of the workweek keep you from enjoying a delicious and colorful dinner; you can make the Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl in 20 minutes or less! Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavor of teriyaki sauce slathered over rice, tender chicken, and bright broccoli and carrots. Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl is a savory and hearty marvel that will make you think twice about ordering take-out!
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Ingredients
- For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet rice wine
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger paste or ground ginger powder
- For the bowls:
- 8 ounces broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- soy sauce, to taste
- rice wine, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- sesame seeds, optional, to taste, for garnish
- fresh sliced chives, optional for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Mix together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl, then set aside.
Step 2 -Whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger and 2 tablespoons of water in a separate small pot until well combined.
Step 3 -Bring the soy sauce mixture to a boil on medium heat over the stove-top, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 4 -Whisk in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5 -Set the teriyaki sauce aside and keep warm.
Step 6 -In a steamer set, steam the broccoli and the carrots over boiling water until they are tender, for 4-5 minutes.
Step 7 -Toss the vegetables with soy sauce and rice wine.
Step 8 -Set the vegetables aside and keep warm.
Step 9 -Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
Step 10 -Add the diced chicken, sauteing until it is golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Step 11 -Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, cooking it for one more minute.
Step 12 -To assemble the bowl, add equal amounts of rice to each.
Step 13 -Top the rice with the broccoli, carrots, and chicken.
Step 14 -Drizzle the bowls with the remaining teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and chives.
Step 15 -Serve!