Food Court Chicken Teriyaki

Let this recipe take you back to Saturdays at the mall. Our Food Court Chicken Teriyaki tastes just like it used to after a long day of shopping and will hit that nostalgic craving. Tender chicken thighs smothered in a sweet, homemade teriyaki sauce with tender rice and mixed vegetables will make you want to grab just one more bite!

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • ¼ + ½ cup soy sauce/tamari, separated
  • ¼ cup sugar free BBQ Sauce (we like G. Hughes!)
  • 2 Tbsp Splenda brown sugar blend
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp ginger puree
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
  • 24 oz mixed vegetables

Nutrition facts

Protein:
46
Fat:
15
Carbs:
63
Servings:
6
Cook Time:
30
Prep-Time
10
Calories:
570

Cooking Instructions

Preparation Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with 1 Tbsp each of garlic and onion powder, then add ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari to the bowl. Let sit for at least 10 min. 
  • Wash then cook 1 ½ cups of rice. See our rice cooking instructions for more details. 
  • In a bowl, combine ½ cup soy sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar blend, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and ginger puree. Whisk to combine. 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, spray with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook on each side for 5-8 minutes or until the thighs are cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan and work in batches if necessary. 
  • While these are cooking, cook your mixed vegetables either according to package instructions, or by heating ½ inch of water in a covered pan then adding the veggies and allowing to cook for 10-12 min or until tender. 
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and set aside on a cutting board for at least 3 min before slicing. 
  • Add the sauce mixture to the pan and stir to incorporate any stuck-on pieces from the chicken. 
  • Cook the sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken. 
  • Add the sliced chicken thighs back into the sauce and stir to coat. 

Food Court Chicken Teriyaki 

For each serving:

  • ½ cup rice
  • 120 g of chicken
  • 100 g vegetables