Teriyaki Chicken

Try this Teriyaki Chicken for your next dinner option! Chicken supports weight management, maintains bone density, and provides essential vitamins and minerals. Garlic enhances immune function, improves cholesterol levels, and lowers blood pressure. Coconut aminos is a soy-sauce alternative that is gluten-free and lower in sodium. Prepare this Teriyaki Chicken for a savory dinner option and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ lb chicken breast

  • 1 ½ cup organic jasmine rice

  • 1 garlic clove, grated

  • ½ cup coconut aminos

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

Instructions:

1) In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger.

2) Slice chicken breasts into ½-inch thick strips, then cube. Add chicken to the marinade bowl and toss. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

3) Cook rice according to the package while the chicken marinates. Save the marinade.

4) Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil, allowing it to heat up.

5) Work in batches, adding the chicken to the skillet and cooking for 3 minutes on each side. When the chicken is done, take it out of the pan and pour your saved marinade in. Bring to a slow boil.

6) Simmer the marinade for 2 minutes, then return the cooked chicken to the pan, coating it with the sauce.

7) Place your cooked rice on your plate. Top it with a serving of teriyaki chicken.

8) Garnish with chopped green onions and diced cucumber and enjoy!