Description
A savory and sweet Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Casserole, perfect for a festive Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Add the chicken pieces to the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large casserole dish, combine the cooked rice, blanched broccoli florets, and chopped red bell pepper.
- Pour the marinated chicken and sauce over the rice and vegetable mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is heated.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to the sauce.
- For a creamier casserole, you can add a 1/4 cup of mayonnaise or cream cheese to the mixture before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Teriyaki Chicken, Rice Casserole, Christmas Dinner, Holiday Meal, Japanese Cuisine, Easy Casserole