Teriyaki Chicken Casserole (Print Format)

Baked chicken, stir-fry veggies, and rice melded with sweet homemade teriyaki sauce for complete comfort.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 large breasts)
02 - ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce
03 - ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoons water (⅔ cup for sauce, 2 tablespoons for cornstarch slurry)
04 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
06 - 2 teaspoons grated fresh garlic
07 - 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
10 - 28.8 ounces (2 14.4-ounce bags) frozen stir-fry vegetables (steamed according to package directions)
11 - 3 cups cooked white jasmine rice (cooked according to package directions)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place boneless skinless chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine low sodium soy sauce, ⅔ cup water, light brown sugar, seasoned rice wine vinegar, grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil.
03 - While the sauce is heating, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch in a small bowl to form a slurry.
04 - Add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling sauce and whisk constantly. Cook for 30-45 seconds until thick and glossy. Remove from heat.
05 - Pour 1 cup of the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Remove the baking dish from the oven and discard aluminum foil. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the dish. Be cautious as the dish will be hot.
07 - Add steamed stir-fry vegetables, cooked jasmine rice, and the remaining teriyaki sauce to the baking dish. Stir carefully to combine and spread mixture evenly.
08 - Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through. Optionally, drizzle reserved teriyaki sauce over the top before serving.

# Tips:

01 - Use reserved teriyaki sauce to enhance flavor when serving.