Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 c. light soy sauce
- 2 c. dark soy sauce
- 1 c. water
- 2 c. pineapple juice
- 2 Tbsp. garlic, finely minced
- 4 Tbsp. ginger, finely minced
- 1 3/4 c. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp. cold water
- 1 c. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. ginger, chopped
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or possibly breasts (or possibly 6 (6-oz) half breasts)
- 1 1/2 c. Japanese or possibly jasmine rice
- 3 c. boiling water
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
- For sauce: Bring light and dark soy sauces, water, pineapple juice, garlic and ginger to simmer (don't boil). Add in sugar and return to simmer. Mix cornstarch and water. Add in cornstarch mix to sauce, return once more to simmer. Simmer 2 min and strain. (Sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and can be multiplied for larger uses.)
- For chicken: Mix 1 c. soy sauce, garlic and ginger and pour over chicken in bowl or possibly zipper bag. Marinate in refrigerator 1-2 hrs, then grill or possibly broil 4-6 min on each side till chicken is cooked, basting with soy-pineapple sauce frequently. Cut into 1 inch pcs.
- For rice: If using Japanese rice, rinse for 2 min in colander. Add in salt to boiling water. Add in rice, stir, then cover and simmer 20 to 25 min, just till water is absorbed. (Or possibly follow rice cooker directions for 6 servings.)
- To assemble: Place one-sixth of warm rice in bowl or possibly plate. Top with chicken and some of heated sauce. Serve with fresh (uncooked) scallions, bean sprouts, pickled vegetables or possibly sesame seeds, or possibly blanched (quickly cooked and cooled) broccoli, carrots, bok choy, Napa cabbage or possibly seaweed. Enjoy with your favorite warm sauce.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 576g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 487 | |
| Calories from Fat 32 | 7% |
| Total Fat 3.59g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 10054mg | 419% |
| Potassium 712mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 87.68g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 69.6g | 46% |
| Protein 28.24g | 45% |
