Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish, perfectly glazed with a homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 60 ml
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Cooked rice - 200 grams (for serving)

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
2. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add it to the teriyaki sauce mixture.
3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
6. Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 425
• Protein: 29 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 920 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from ginger and garlic, which may boost immune function.

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