Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep

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1. 1
   Rinse 1¼ cups of short-grain rice in a bowl two to three times to remove dust and debris. Drain, add an equal amount of fresh water, and cook in a rice cooker.
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2. 2
   Cut 1 kg of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, ½ tsp white pepper, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp neutral oil. Massage the marinade thoroughly into the chicken and refrigerate.
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3. 3
   Prepare vegetables: cut 1–2 broccoli into small florets; crush and mince 5 garlic cloves; grate about 2 tsp fresh ginger; slice green onions, separating whites (for cooking) from greens (for garnish); slice red chili or bell pepper for garnish.
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4. 4
   In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder, 1½ tbsp cornstarch, and ½ cup water. Add 1 small chili pepper if desired for heat.
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5. 5
   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for 1–2 minutes until tender but bright green. Shock in ice water, drain, and set aside.
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6. 6
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes until golden on one side. Flip and cook the other side for 3–4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside. (Work in batches if needed.)
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7. 7
   In the same wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onion. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning, until fragrant.
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8. 8
   Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir constantly until it begins to thicken. Return the seared chicken to the wok and toss for 1–2 minutes until well coated.
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9. 9
   Divide the cooked teriyaki chicken and sauce evenly among 5 meal prep containers. Layer rice first, then chicken with sauce, and arrange broccoli in the center.
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10. 10
    Garnish each container with green onion, sliced chili pepper, and toasted sesame seeds. Cool completely before storing. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for several months.
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