Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

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🍗 Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

📝 Description

A comforting, family-style casserole with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables baked in a glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. It’s a simple one-dish meal that delivers takeout-style flavor with minimal effort.

🧾 Ingredients

🔹 Main:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati) 🍚
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced) 🍗
  • 1 cup broccoli florets 🥦
  • 1/2 cup carrots (sliced or shredded) 🥕
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped) 🌶️
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

🔹 Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey 🍯
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

  • Preheat to 180°C (350°F).
  • Lightly grease a casserole dish.

2️⃣ Make the Teriyaki Sauce

  • In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy (2–3 minutes).

3️⃣ Prepare the Casserole

  • In a large bowl, mix rice, chicken, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Pour most of the teriyaki sauce over the mixture (reserve a little for topping).
  • Toss well to coat.

4️⃣ Bake

  • Transfer mixture to the casserole dish.
  • Drizzle remaining sauce on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until heated through and veggies are tender.

5️⃣ Finish & Serve

  • Remove foil, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
  • Let rest a few minutes before serving.

🍽️ Servings

  • Serves: 4–5

⏱️ Time

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 35 minutes
  • Total: ~50 minutes

🔥 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

  • Calories: 430 kcal
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbs: 55g

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Slightly undercook veggies if you prefer them crisp.
  • For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce before cooking.
  • Add a splash of pineapple juice for a sweet tropical twist 🍍

🔄 Variations

  • Low-carb: Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice
  • Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha 🌶️
  • Cheesy twist: Sprinkle mozzarella on top before final bake
  • Vegetarian: Replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes! Assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze before baking for up to 2 months.

Q: What rice works best?
Jasmine rice gives the best texture and aroma.

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