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Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl (Wheat-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl (Wheat-Free)

A classic Japanese comfort food made gluten-free with tamari sauce and served over fluffy rice.

45m4 servings
Contains soyContains sesameWHEAT-free
550 cal|40g protein|60g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Tamari sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Sake
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 4 cups Cooked brown rice
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks Green onions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, whisk together tamari sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
  2. 2In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  3. 3Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. 5Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken, about 5-7 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken faster if needed.
  6. 6Serve chicken over cooked brown rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Substitutions

Soy sauce → Tamari sauce

Wheat-free soy sauce alternative

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