Teriyaki Chicken Avocado Rice (Print Version)
Tender chicken with sweet glaze, paired with avocado and seasoned rice for a fresh, satisfying stack.
# Ingredients:
→ Teriyaki Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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80 millilitres soy sauce or tamari
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30 millilitres honey or brown sugar
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15 millilitres rice vinegar
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15 millilitres sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening sauce)
→ Rice Base
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225 grams cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice
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15 millilitres rice vinegar
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5 millilitres sesame oil
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Pinch of salt
→ Avocado Layer
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2 ripe avocados, mashed
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15 millilitres lime juice or lemon juice
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
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Sesame seeds
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Chopped green onions
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Pickled ginger (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken breasts until golden on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Simmer over gentle heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning chicken occasionally until cooked through to 74°C internal temperature. If a thicker sauce is preferred, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce has thickened.
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Remove chicken from skillet, allow to rest briefly, then slice into thin strips.
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Toss warm cooked rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Mash ripe avocados with lime or lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Using a food ring or by hand, press a 1.5-centimetre layer of seasoned rice into the base. Top with mashed avocado, then layer sliced teriyaki chicken strips above.
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Gently remove the mold and repeat for additional servings. Finish each stack by sprinkling sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and pickled ginger if desired.
# Notes:
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Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture and adjust seasoning just before assembling to preserve colour and flavour.