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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Steamed Rice Recipe

A luscious vegan twist on Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Steamed Rice—sticky, savory, and gloriously simple to make. Sweet meets salty, and perfection follows.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegan “Chicken Thighs”
  • 2 cups seitan or extra-firm tofu cubed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds optional, but extra cute
For the Steamed Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Garnish
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Boil 2 cups of water, add rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Marinate the “Chicken”: Mix sesame oil, garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch. Toss seitan or tofu cubes until coated evenly.
  3. Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Add the cornstarch slurry for thickness.
  4. Sauté the Protein: Heat a skillet, cook tofu or seitan for 6–8 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  5. Add the Sauce: Pour in the teriyaki mixture. Stir until it bubbles and coats everything like glossy edible armor.
  6. Combine and Serve: Spoon hot rice into bowls, top with teriyaki “chicken,” and sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions.
  7. Optional Drama: Add extra sauce drizzle because you deserve the shine.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 20%
  • Vitamin C: 10%
  • Calcium: 15%
  • Magnesium: 14%
  • Vitamin B6: 12%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • Add a splash of sriracha if you like chaos and heat.
  • Sub rice with quinoa or brown rice for that “I go to yoga” vibe.
  • Don’t skip ginger—it’s the sparkle of the sauce.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, just like confidence after caffeine.
  • For extra flair, serve with steamed broccoli or edamame on the side.