Teriyaki Chicken & Rice

Ingredients 

• Olive Oil – Avocado Oil or Vegetable oil are great substitutes
• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – Diced into bite size pieces
• Simple Spices – Salt and Black Pepper
• Cloves Garlic, minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Chicken Broth  – If you are out, see Chicken Broth Substitutes
• Long Grain White Rice – Rice needs to be uncooked
• Shredded Carrots – We like to use matchstick carrots
• Sliced Green Onions – We like to sprinkle on top with sesame seeds right before serving

For the Sauce

• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce – For a gluten free option us coconut aminos
• Sesame Oil – If you are out, see The Best Sesame Oil Substitute
• Honey – For the best flavor use pure honey
• Brown Sugar – Try our Homemade Brown Sugar. Dark Brown Sugar can also be used
• Rice Vinegar – If you are out, see The Best Substitutes for Rice Vinegar
• Ground Ginger – See The Best Ginger Substitutes
• Cornstarch – Helps to thicken the sauce

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How to Make Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Step 1 – Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside. 

Step 2 – Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add in the chicken and season it with the pepper. 

Step 3 – Saute for 5-7 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking time, until both sides of the chicken are browned. Add in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until you can start to smell the garlic. 

Step 4 – Stir in the Chicken Broth, rice and carrots. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low to medium heat and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed (stir every once in a while to make sure that the mixture is not sticking to the bottom of the pan). 

Step 5 – Remove the lid. Stir in the sauce mixture. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats all the ingredients in the pan. 

Step 6 – Serve warm topped with the sliced green onions if using and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Chicken and Vegetables – When preparing this meal, make sure to cut chicken and veggies in about the same size pieces. This ensures that it cooks evenly and about the same time.
• Large Skillet – You can make this recipe with any type of skillet. Just make sure it is large enough to hold all the ingredients to ensure everything cooks easily.
• Let Chicken Cook – Allow the chicken to brown on both size for that golden brown texture before flipping. We even set a timer for about 3 minutes and then flip.

Variations Ideas

• Add Veggies – You can add in broccoli, bell peppers or peas with the sauce for a completely one pot meal if you would. We love making a rice bowl with our leftovers and it always makes a great meal.
• Teriyaki Sauce – The homemade teriyaki sauce is amazing and easy to make but you can make with store bought teriyaki sauce if you prefer. 
• Spicy Teriyaki – Add sriracha or red pepper flakes to taste for a kick of flavor.
• Pineapple Teriyaki – Add pineapple chunks for sweetness.
• Slow Cooker Version – Cook chicken in sauce, serve over rice. You might like this Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken.