Description
Bold flavors of teriyaki chicken bake bring Japanese-inspired comfort to dinner tables. Succulent chicken, glazed with sweet and savory sauce, creates a simple yet irresistible meal that pulls you into culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Grains:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas (or green beans)
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup pineapple chunks (optional, for sweetness)
Teriyaki Sauce and Garnish:
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray.
- Transform chicken breasts into tender morsels by searing in a skillet over medium heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Allow meat to rest briefly, then deconstruct into bite-sized pieces.
- Craft a vibrant teriyaki elixir by blending soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger in a saucepan. Gently simmer the mixture, then incorporate a cornstarch slurry to create a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Construct a flavor-packed base in the baking dish by layering cooked rice, chicken fragments, julienned carrots, crisp broccoli florets, snap peas, colorful bell pepper strips, and optional sweet pineapple chunks.
- Cascade the aromatic teriyaki sauce over the assembled ingredients, ensuring thorough and even distribution through careful mixing.
- Envelop the dish with aluminum foil and transport to the preheated oven, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil shield, returning the casserole to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to develop golden edges and concentrate flavors.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the surface before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and make the dish heart-friendly.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the rich teriyaki flavor profile.
- Meal prep by cooking chicken and chopping vegetables in advance to reduce total cooking time and simplify weeknight dinners.
- Customize vegetable mix based on seasonal availability or personal preference, ensuring consistent texture and nutritional balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg