Description
Teriyaki Chicken Avocado Rice is a must-try dish featuring succulent chicken glazed in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, served over seasoned rice and creamy avocado mash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- 8 ounces cooked jasmine or sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Pickled ginger (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Pour the teriyaki marinade over the seared chicken. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5–10 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If a thicker consistency is desired, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest briefly. Slice into thin strips across the grain.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the warm cooked rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mash avocados with lime or lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Press a 1/2-inch layer of seasoned rice into the base of each serving dish. Spread a generous layer of avocado mash over the rice, then arrange sliced teriyaki chicken on top.
- Finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and pickled ginger if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh to maintain the texture and flavor.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust the sweetness of the marinade according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg