In under 15 minutes of prep, turn diced chicken into a restaurant-quality dinner

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Chicken teriyaki is one of those amazing restaurant dishes that can come across as difficult, ingredient-heavy, and way too complex to cook at home—but amazingly, and somewhat surprisingly, making a chicken teriyaki casserole is as easy as it is delicious! This recipe for teriyaki chicken and stir-fry casserole is so simple, you'll be left wondering how you managed to go without it for so long. One of the truly amazing things about this casserole is that it's loaded with vegetables, for a healthy and delicious meal. This recipe is finished with a sprinkling of sesames seeds, lightly toasted over the top of the veggies, adding a delectable nuttiness to the dish.
This incredible casserole produces sticky, tangy chicken, fluffy rice, and mouthwatering sesame ginger vegetables. Save your money on take-out tonight and instead, try your hand at a delicious casserole that is sure to impress your friends and family!
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Teriyaki Chicken & Stir Fry Casserole
Cooktop Cove
Ingredients
1 lb. (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 cups chicken stock/broth, no sodium
¾ cup teriyaki sauce
2 cups (475g) uncooked instant white or brown rice
1 lb. (450g) frozen bag stir-fry vegetables*
5 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2" piece of fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
2. Put a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add in oil. When oil becomes hot, add in garlic and ginger, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add in chicken. Adjust heat as needed and cook until chicken done. Turn off heat.
3. Add in teriyaki sauce and stir-fry vegetables. Mix well.
4. In a baking dish, add in instant rice and chicken stock. Mix well. Evenly spread chicken mixture on top of rice.
5. Bake in oven for 1 hour.
6. Serve!
*Stir-fry blends typically include red pepper, sugar snap peas, and baby corn, and may be labeled as "Asian blend." If you cannot find a stir-fry mix, you can always substitute with your favorite vegetable medley or use fresh produce.
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Pro tip: Add 3 green onions, thinly sliced, and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro when sautéing the chicken for more flavor and depth.
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