Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Sticky Rice and Vegetables
International & Regional Cuisines
This Japanese chicken teriyaki with sticky rice and vegetables is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken is coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, then served with sticky rice and crisp vegetables for a complete and healthy meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Teriyaki:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sticky Rice:
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
For the Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, and snap peas)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken Teriyaki:
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
For the Sticky Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water.
Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
For the Vegetables:
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper, to taste.
This Japanese chicken teriyaki with sticky rice and vegetables is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken is coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, then served with sticky rice and crisp vegetables for a complete and healthy meal.
