Grilled Maple Syrup Teriyaki Chicken with Brown Rice
Ingredients
Food Safety
Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.
Steps
Make marinade by adding light tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, freshly-ground black pepper, and Sriracha hot pepper sauce to the bowl of a blender or food processor.
Place skinless chicken thighs in large plastic ziplock bag. Add marinade. Mix with hands on outside of bag to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, and preferably overnight.
Put the rice on to cook 20 minutes before you are ready to grill the chicken.
Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and place on top shelf of bbq/grill. Close lid and grill 8-10 minutes on each side, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Cooking time will vary based on the size of thigh pieces. Remove from grill and slice grilled chicken into long strips. Set aside.
To serve place arugula around perimeter of a dinner plate or serving platter. Place hot brown rice in middle and top with grilled teriyaki chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion (optional garnishes).
Helpful Tip
If you need a gluten-free version make sure you choose a tamari that is labelled gluten-free.
Nutrition Info
| Per 295 g serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 360 |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 690 mg |
| Per 295 g serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Potassium | 15 |
| Calcium | 15 |
| Iron | 20 |
| Vitamin A | 20 |
| Vitamin C | 15 |
| Vitamin B6 | 33 |
| Vitamin B12 | 20 |
| Folate | 26 |
| Zinc | 37 |
