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Gluten-Free Chicken Teriyaki with Sesame Seeds

A classic Japanese dish made safe for nut allergies and gluten sensitivities, featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and served over rice.

35m4 servings
Contains soyContains sesameNUTS-free
480 cal|35g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
  • 1/4 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks Green onions
  • 4 cups Cooked rice

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

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce (tamari), 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine), and 2 tablespoons honey until combined.
  2. 2Add the 1 tablespoon ginger and 2 cloves garlic to the sauce mixture and whisk again.
  3. 3Cut the about 680 g chicken thighs into 2.54 cm pieces.
  4. 4Heat the 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, approximately 204.4°C (200°C).
  5. 5Add the about 680 g chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. 6Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, approximately 150°C.
  7. 7Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to coat the chicken and the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
  8. 8Chop the 2 stalks green onions. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and the chopped green onions over the chicken.
  9. 9Serve the chicken teriyaki over the 4 cups cooked rice.

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