Name: Rice Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-481659H3M5S
Total time: PT-481659H3M5S
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked Japanese short-grain or medium grain rice; 1 lb chicken thighs; 2 cup broccoli; Salt & pepper to taste; Toasted sesame seeds and green onions for garnishing (optional); 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (you can use store-bought or make your own using the ingredients below); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tbsp cornstarch (add more or less depending on thickness preference)

Description

This quick Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli dish offers tender chicken and broccoli in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. The rice absorbs the flavorful sauce, and the dish is topped with sesame seeds and green onions for a satisfying meal.

*Cook time does not include prepping the teriyaki sauce, unless you have store-bought teriyaki sauce!

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 cup uncooked Japanese short-grain or medium grain rice
1 lb chicken thighs
2 cup broccoli
Salt & pepper to taste
Toasted sesame seeds and green onions for garnishing (optional)
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (you can use store-bought or make your own using the ingredients below)

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch (add more or less depending on thickness preference)

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Instructions

Begin by giving your rice a good rinse to clean it. Then pour it into the rice cooker, along with the appropriate amount of water. Be sure to follow the instructions for the correct water amount depending on the type of rice you are using. I used Nishiki-brand medium-grain rice, which requires 2 cups of water for every 1.5 cups of rice.
Skip this step if you are using store-bought teriyaki sauce. To a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Let it cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
Place the chicken thighs over the rice and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
Add the broccoli florets on top of the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the standard “Plain” or white rice setting.
Once the rice cooker finishes cooking, pour the remaining teriyaki sauce over the chicken and rice mixture. Garnish with roasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for an extra touch of flavor and crunch.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2