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Savory One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a rich, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable with veggies or tofu.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long grain white rice or jasmine rice (about 190g)
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (80ml)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth (300ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup thinly sliced vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, or shredded carrots) – optional

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and grate fresh ginger. Slice veggies if using.
  2. Brown the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown on all sides but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chicken broth.
  5. Add rice and sauce: Stir the uncooked rice into the skillet with garlic and ginger, toasting lightly for about 1 minute. Pour in the sauce mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom.
  6. Return chicken to pan: Nestle the browned chicken pieces back into the skillet, spreading evenly. Add veggies on top if using.
  7. Cook covered: Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer without stirring for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Peek once around 15 minutes.
  8. Finish with sesame oil and garnish: Drizzle sesame oil over the top and fluff rice gently with a fork. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

If rice isn’t fully cooked but liquid is gone, add a splash of water or broth and cover again for a few more minutes. Avoid stirring during simmering to prevent gummy rice. For gluten-free, swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. For vegetarian, substitute chicken with firm tofu cubes, pan-fried first. Let the pot rest covered off heat for 5 minutes after cooking to finish steaming rice.

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Keywords: teriyaki chicken, one-pot meal, easy dinner, chicken and rice, weeknight recipe, savory, quick meal, family-friendly

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