Description
These delightful Chicken Teriyaki Rice Cups combine juicy chicken, sticky rice, and a sweet, tangy teriyaki sauce for a fun and tasty experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (fresh or ground)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients; chop your garlic, ginger, and slice the green onions.
- Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and fresh ginger.
- Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet, add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Combine chicken with sauce: Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet and let it simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the rice: Follow package instructions for cooked rice and stir in chopped green onions.
- Assemble your rice cups: Press cooked rice firmly into muffin tins and fill with teriyaki chicken mixture.
- Bake the cups: Place in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Let cool slightly, then remove from muffin tin and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
These rice cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Feel free to customize with different proteins or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Teriyaki, Rice Cups, Asian cuisine, quick dinner, family meal