Teriyaki Madness Chicken Teriyaki (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Teriyaki Madness Chicken Teriyaki (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • •• 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • •• 1/4 cup coconut sugar (instead of brown sugar)
  • •• 2 tbsp honey (instead of corn syrup)
  • •• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • •• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 2 tbsp arrowroot starch (instead of cornstarch)
  • •• 1/4 cup water
  • •• 2 cups brown rice (instead of white rice)
  • •• 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • •• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. 11. Cook brown rice according to package instructions
  2. 22. Mix soy sauce, coconut sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a bowl
  3. 33. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium-high heat
  4. 44. Cook chicken pieces until golden, about 5-7 minutes
  5. 55. Pour sauce mixture over chicken, simmer 5 minutes
  6. 66. Mix arrowroot with water, add to pan
  7. 77. Cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes
  8. 88. Serve over brown rice with steamed broccoli
  9. 99. Garnish with sesame seeds

Smart Substitutions

• White rice→Brown rice

More fiber and nutrients

💡 35% lower
• Vegetable oil→Olive oil

Better fats, anti-inflammatory

💡 Minimal change
• Brown sugar→Coconut sugar

Contains minerals, lower glycemic impact

💡 20% lower
• Cornstarch→Arrowroot starch

Less processed, better digestion

💡 15% lower