1/3cupwater mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2tspred pepper flakesoptional.
Chicken and Vegetables
2lbschicken thighscut in 1-inch pieces.
1smallbroccoli headchopped
1red onionchopped
1red bell pepperchopped
1tbspolive oil
Instructions
PREP:
Preheat oven to 400F.
Dice chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Season with 1 tbsp of white pepper and 1 tbsp of garlic powder. Chop vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and red onion. set aside.
Combine Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, mix the coconut aminos, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Mix in the honey and sesame oil in the bowl, ensuring everything is well combined.
Stir in 1 tbsp of rice wine vinegar. Separately, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with water until smooth, ensuring no lumps. Add to sauce.
Pour 1/3 of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Add to sheet pan.
Next, drizzle olive oil over the vegetables. Add to sheet pan. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
Transfer the sauce mixture to a saucepan and gently heat it over medium, stirring regularly to prevent any sticking or burning.
Keep stirring as the sauce begins to thicken, which should take a few minutes. It’s ready when it can coat the back of a spoon. Drizzle 1/2 of the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss well and return to oven.
Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is done. Serve over rice or noodles. Drizzle the remaining sauce on top when plating.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Customize this recipe by making it to your liking. Prefer more heat? add red pepper flakes.
I suggest that you taste the teriyaki sauce and adjust it to your liking before adding to the chicken and vegetables. Some people's tolerance for sweets is different, start by using 1/2 of the sugar allotment first, and then add the remaining if preferred. However, my family cleans their plate with the sauce as-is!