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Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Grilled teriyaki chicken with vegetables over cauliflower rice

💪 High Protein
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

40m

Total

320

Calories

38g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

16g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

12g

Net Carbs

11g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

40

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

5

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Honey (or sugar substitute)
  • 4 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups Broccoli (florets)
  • 1 cup Carrots (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 3 Green onions (sliced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and honey

  2. 2

    Reserve 1/4 cup of sauce for drizzling

  3. 3

    Add chicken thighs to remaining sauce and marinate for 15 minutes

  4. 4

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat

  5. 5

    Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through

  6. 6

    Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips

  7. 7

    While chicken cooks, steam or microwave broccoli and carrots until tender-crisp

  8. 8

    Heat a large skillet and add cauliflower rice

  9. 9

    Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until tender

  10. 10

    Divide cauliflower rice among 4 bowls

  11. 11

    Top with steamed broccoli and carrots

  12. 12

    Arrange sliced teriyaki chicken on top

  13. 13

    Drizzle with reserved sauce

  14. 14

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions

  15. 15

    Serve hot

💡 Tips

  • •Can use chicken breast instead of thighs
  • •Make extra sauce for meal prep bowls
  • •Add edamame for extra protein
  • •Substitute coconut aminos for soy-free version