Chicken TeriyakI & Broccoli Bowl
Wadup wadup Wade’s Cuisine Fam! Back with another recipe for you and your family.
Soooo tonight I was CRAVING some of that chicken teriyaki you get from the mall. Now I already know what you thinking, but here me out…..you KNOW whatever mall you shop at the chicken teriyaki place SMACKS. It’s a random thing to crave during the week and y’all know I’m all about keeping a balance when it comes to eating right.
I thought to myself not only can I chef that up here in the Wade’s Cuisine kitchen, but I can make it healthy too and feel no type of way afterwards. Now you can opt out the cauliflower rice (my preference) for regular rice and of course it’ll be just as good.
Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!
As always, until next time Wade’s Cuisine Fam. Peace and Love.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts
Fresh Broccoli
Preferred Rice or Cauliflower Rice
Cooking Oil (I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Green Onions (Optional)
SPICES
Kosher Salt(1 tsp)
White Pepper (1 tsp) - You can opt for Black Pepper here too.
Garlic Powder (1 tsp)
Onion Powder (1 tsp)
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:
Coconut Aminos or Low Sodium Soy Sauce (1 cup)
Minced Garlic (1 tbsp)
Minced Ginger or Ground Ginger (1 tsp)
Brown Sugar or preferred Sugar Alternative (1/3 cup) - I used a Brown Sugar alternative from a brand called “Swerve”. Locally, you can find it in your grocery store. Same aisle you find regular sugar.
Sesame Oil (1 tsp)
Sesame Seeds (1 tsp)
Rice Vinegar or White Distilled Vinegar (2 tsp)
Arrowroot Starch or Cornstarch (2 tbsp)
Water (3 tbsp)
Instructions:
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all Teriyaki sauce ingredients EXCEPT the cornstarch / arrowroot and water. Mix until well combined. Set aside once finished.
Cook preferred rice.
Safely clean and wash chicken thighs or chicken breasts. Pat dry once finished.
Grab a large mixing bowl and season chicken with the “Spices” listed above. (Note - For proper food safety, do not season chicken in the same bowl that you cleaned the chicken in).
Dice chicken to preferred size. Set aside once finished.
Cook Broccoli based on preferred method. (Note - steaming your broccoli works great for this recipe!)
Heat a large skillet on Medium High heat. Once skillet is hot add a few tablespoons of cooking oil.
Add diced chicken and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes. (Note - Chicken Thighs cook faster than Chicken Breasts, thus adjust cooking time here if necessary)
Grab another large skillet or sauce pan and add the Teriyaki Sauce made earlier.
On Medium High heat add your Teriyaki Sauce and bring sauce to a simmer.
Take a small bowl and combine the cornstarch / arrowroot starch and water (aka “Cornstarch Slurry”)
Add your Cornstarch Slurry to your Teriyaki Sauce. Allow sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally. Once your sauce thickens up, remove from heat.
Combine Chicken, Broccoli, Teriyaki Sauce and stir. (Note - You can use the same skillet you cooked your chicken in)
Optional - Garnish with some chopped green onions.
Assemble plate and enjoy!
