This recipe makes a comforting Teriyaki Chicken Casserole, perfect for a family meal. It features tender shredded chicken, fresh stir-fry vegetables, and brown rice, all coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce. This Japanese-inspired dish is baked until warm and ready to serve.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray. 3. In a small saucepan, combine 0.75 cup soy sauce, 0.5 cup water, 0.25 cup brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger, and 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic. 4. Cover the saucepan with a lid. 5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. 6. Once boiling, remove the lid and continue to cook for exactly one minute. 7. In a separate small dish, stir together 4 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. This is your cornstarch slurry. 8. When the sauce in the saucepan is boiling, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into it. 9. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken. 10. Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. 11. Place the 2 chicken breasts into the prepared 9x13-inch baking pan. 12. Pour one cup of the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. 13. Place the pan with the chicken into the preheated oven. 14. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. 15. Carefully remove the chicken from the oven. 16. Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken breasts directly in the baking pan. 17. While the chicken bakes, cook the 12 oz. stir-fry vegetables according to the instructions on their package. This usually involves steaming or stir-frying. 18. Also, prepare the 3 cups of brown rice according to package directions. 19. Add the cooked vegetables and cooked brown rice to the baking pan with the shredded chicken. 20. Pour most of the remaining sauce over the chicken, vegetables, and rice. Reserve a small amount of sauce to drizzle over individual servings later. 21. Gently toss all ingredients together in the casserole dish until they are well combined and coated with sauce. 22. Return the casserole dish to the oven. 23. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. 24. Remove the casserole from the oven. 25. Let it stand and cool for 5 minutes before serving. 26. Drizzle each serving with the small amount of reserved sauce. Enjoy your meal!