Delicious, takeout-style comfort food that's adjustable to your tastes and hits the spot every time.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 3bowls
Calories: 657kcal
Equipment
1 Large Skillet
1 saucepot
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
3tbsp.cornstarch(or arrowroot powder)
1cupcold water
½cupcoconut sugar(or Sucanat, or other unprocessed brown, granular sweetener)
½cupsoy sauce(or coconut aminos for soy-free)
2tsp.honey
½tsp.sesame oil
½tsp.ground ginger
½tsp.garlic powder
Bowl Ingredients
1lb.boneless, skinless chicken breasts(cubed)
1½tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
½tsp.salt
¼tsp.ground black pepper
3cupscooked brown rice
1cupbroccoli florets(steamed)
½cupbaby cucumber(sliced)
½cupshredded carrots
2mediumgreen onions(sliced)
1tbsp.sesame seeds
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup water, coconut sugar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir and bring to a low simmer.
1 cup cold water, ½ cup coconut sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tsp. honey, ½ tsp. sesame oil, ½ tsp. ground ginger, ½ tsp. garlic powder
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining ¼ cup cold water until smooth.
3 tbsp. cornstarch, 1 cup cold water
Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring continuously. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and toss to coat, cooking for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Assemble bowls with a bed of rice, then top with teriyaki chicken, broccoli, carrots, and cucumber.
3 cups cooked brown rice, 1 cup broccoli florets, ½ cup baby cucumber, ½ cup shredded carrots
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
2 medium green onions, 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
Notes
Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.