Sticky Chicken Teriyaki Rice.

Sticky chicken teriyaki rice is a great alternative to take out! This gluten free dish is full of flavor!

Are you thinking about what to eat this weekend? Are you thinking that takeout sounds like a good idea?

Wait! I have something for you to make that’s even better than takeout!

How about a delicious bowl sticky chicken teriyaki rice? Chicken, veggies, and rice, all covered in a sweet and savory pineapple teriyaki sauce?

Yum, right?

This sticky chicken teriyaki rice is so full of flavor from the all the veggies, sesame seeds, and of course the pineapple based sauce. And of course the rice is there to soak up every bit of that sauce, making every bite extra tasty! The sauce reminds me of some of the meals we had when we were on Maui for our honeymoon. The pineapple juice and ginger give it that extra bit of tropical flavor that makes this dish one the whole family will love.

And although it looks like a lot of instructions in the recipe below, this sticky chicken teriyaki rice actually comes together pretty easily. You just need to have the chicken, rice, and veggies cooking at the same time. Then you make the sauce, mix it all up, and dinner is served!

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Sticky Chicken Teriyaki Rice.

This chicken teriyaki rice is so flavorful with a sweet and sticky pineapple juice based sauce and lots of veggies!

Course Entree

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 432 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic long grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds organic chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion sliced thin
• 1 red bell pepper sliced thin

For the sauce

• 1/2 cup gluten free tamari
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds optional
• 4 green onions white and green parts, sliced
• pinch of red pepper flakes more if you want it spicy!

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Place the lid on the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees.
2. Remove chicken from pan and set aside to cool. Once cool, use your hands or two forks to shred the chicken,
3. While the chicken cooks, make the rice: Place the cup of organic long grain white rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until rice is fluffy and tender, about 25 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, place the sliced onion, red pepper, and 1 1/2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Cook over medium low heat until tender and lightly caramelized, about 30 minutes.
5. Once the chicken, rice, and veggies are done, make the sauce. Combine the tamari, honey, pineapple juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Let cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
6. In a large bowl, place the rice, shredded chicken, and onions and peppers. Pour the sauce over the top and stir to combine.
7. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Sticky Chicken Teriyaki Rice.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 72mg 24%

Sodium 1218mg 51%

Potassium 640mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 57g 19%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 29g

Protein 29g 58%

Vitamin A 14.7%

Vitamin C 38.5%

Calcium 5.9%

Iron 10.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What’s on your menu for this weekend? What’s your favorite kind of takeout food?