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This quick and healthy dish combines tender chicken pieces with a flavorful teriyaki glaze, served over a bed of cauliflower rice. Perfect for a low-carb meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Teriyaki Sauce: 1/2 cup, store-bought or homemade.
- Cauliflower: 1 medium head, riced (or use pre-riced cauliflower).
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons.
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
- Shangrila Soy Sauce: 1/2 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup, packed
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Ginger: 1/2 teaspoon
- Water: 1 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Cold Water: 1/4 cup
Method
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: While the chicken is marinating, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the riced cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with a pinch of salt if desired. Once done, transfer the cauliflower rice to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Divide the cauliflower rice between two plates and top with the teriyaki-glazed chicken. Enjoy your meal!
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine Shangrila soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic powder, ground ginger, and water. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry.
- Once the sauce reaches a gentle boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and slowly incorporate the slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This recipe offers a flavorful and low-carb alternative to traditional teriyaki chicken dishes.