Easy Teriyaki Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner
Skip the takeout and try our Easy Teriyaki Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner made with Minute® Instant Brown Rice in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Skip any mealtime stress and get right to enjoying dinner with this delectable, Asian-style dish featuring whole grain brown rice, tangy teriyaki sauce, juicy chicken, a hearty dose of broccoli and crunchy peanuts.
Step 1
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; Cook, stirring for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Step 2
Stir in water, teriyaki sauce and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
Step 3
Stir in rice, broccoli and peanuts, if using. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Recipe Tip
Leftover rice? Use it to make a whole grain version of take-out Thai Egg Fried rice.
Quick, Easy, Delicious
Gone are the days of sacrificing flavor and quality when you don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. With our Minute® Instant Brown Rice, you can prepare an array of tasty and wholesome meals that you and your family will love, in no time. Try our Easy Teriyaki Chicken and Brown Rice Dinner tonight and sit down to a delicious meal with your family in less than 30 minutes.
Enjoy the benefits of 100% whole grain brown rice and savor the perfect combination of the rice’s nutty flavor and chewy texture. Combined here with tangy teriyaki sauce, juicy chicken, crunchy peanuts and a hefty dose of greens, this is one well-rounded and utterly satisfying rice dish. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll find yourself making it time and time again!
Cooking Tips
This dish may look and taste like it was made by a pro, but it’s easy to prepare and is the perfect recipe for those who like to keep things quick and simple in the kitchen. If you can work a skillet well enough to cook chicken, mix ingredients and bring them to a boil, you’re already on your way to enjoying a new favorite, homemade meal.
Make a large batch of brown rice to make different meals throughout the week like this chicken dinner or cook up a Teriyaki Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry with those veggies in the freezer.
What is Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce is a thick, sweet and savory Japanese sauce made up of soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sake, though westernized versions may also include honey, garlic or ginger.
For another recipe with teriyaki sauce, check out this Golden Teriyaki Fried Rice or this Teriyaki Pepper Steak, or even this Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli With Jasmine Rice.
Other Meal Inspiration
If you’re looking for something with more of a Latin American flavor, check out this Mexican rice box recipe.
