Teriyaki Chicken with Mushrooms and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1/4 cup sake (rice wine)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms and broccoli, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro, and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique in which foods are broiled or grilled with a sweet and savory sauce.
• Sake is a type of rice wine that adds a unique flavor to dishes.
• Ginger adds a zesty flavor to dishes and is known for its many health benefits.