Teriyaki Chicken Donburi with Quinoa

There’s no need for takeout with this flavor and nutrition-packed Teriyaki Chicken Donburi with Quinoa that is the perfect one-dish plan for meal prep. Combining a quick and easy marinade with a bounty of colorful and vibrant vegetables, this is the perfect way to start your week on the right note.

Whether it’s breakfast meal prepping with dishes like Vanilla Baked Oatmeal Cups or this colorful dish, weekly meal prepping is a great way to ensure you and your family enjoy delicious and nutritious meals even when life gets busy. Lunch just got a lot more exciting with the tangy and savory flavors of teriyaki chicken combined with the tender crisp bite of fresh vegetables. Nestled in a bed of fluffy and nutty quinoa this is sure to become part of your regular rotation. 

Why you will love this recipe

Easy Process - Quick cooking chicken tenders and a rainbow of fresh vegetables are cooked together on a sheet pan for one single dish. The entire process takes less than 20 minutes with the added bonus of very few dishes to wash! This is perfect for any level of cook.

Minimal Ingredients - Using a flavorful teriyaki marinade and coconut aminos, it doesn’t take a lot to pull together this bold and flavorful dish. 

Customizable - Feel free to add any additional vegetables or swap the quinoa for brown rice. You can have fun making this completely your own.

Ingredients

Chicken Tenders - Chicken tenders are low and fat and high in protein. They also cook quickly which allows everything to bake at the same time. 

Snow Peas - Snow peas are low and packed with Vitamins C and A, iron, potassium, and magnesium. They have a natural sweetness that compliments the teriyaki. 

Carrots - Carrots add another layer of natural sweetness along with 73% of your Vitamin A. They’re also high in fiber, potassium, and Vitamins C and K. 

Cooked Quinoa - Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that contains all nine of your essential amino acids. It is high in protein, iron, and antioxidants just among some of its benefits while being low on the glycemic scale. 

Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos - Made from hand-harvested coconut tree sap and lightly fermented, this certified gluten-free and organic sauce is made with two ingredients, coconut sap, and sea salt. It has 72% less sodium than soy sauce and is packed with umami and natural sweetness. 

Coconut Secret Teriyaki Sauce & Marinade - This gluten-free and soy-free teriyaki sauce is made from the nectar of the coconut tree. After being lightly fermented it's combined with ginger, onion, garlic, and cayenne for a lightly sweet sauce with a bold and tangy flavor. It has 55% less sodium than other teriyaki sauces. 

Sesame Oil - This adds a slightly nutty back note. A little goes a long way. 

Minced Ginger - Adds both a warm spice and also slight sweetness. Compliments the ginger in the teriyaki. 

Green Onions - This is optional but adds a bright pop of freshness to finish off each dish. 

Avocado Oil 

Salt/Pepper

Ingredient Additions

Have fun customizing the base and vegetables of this meal prep teriyaki chicken to your favorite ingredients. Here are just a few ideas. Just keep in mind you want ingredients that are either similar sized or have similar cooking times. 

• Bell pepper or sweet pepper slices
• Halved or quartered mushrooms
• Onion slices
• Sliced zucchini or yellow squash
• Brown rice
• Broccoli florets
• Cauliflower rice
• A drizzle of sriracha 

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
• Use a pastry brush to lightly coat a sheet pan with avocado oil.
• Add the coconut aminos, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, and ginger to a bowl and mix well. Reserve a little for drizzling your cooked chicken if desired.
• Add the chicken tenders, salt, pepper, and remaining marinade to a medium-sized bowl and mix to combine, making sure all of the chicken tenders are coated.
• Spread the chicken tenders, carrots, and snow peas out onto the sheet pan. You can use the same pastry brush to coat the snow peas and carrots with some of the marinade. 
• Sprinkle a little additional salt and pepper onto your vegetables if desired.
• Place the sheet pan into the oven and allow it to bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken tenders is 165 °F and the vegetables are tender and crisp.
• To assemble, add quinoa to each meal prep container. Top with the chicken and vegetables. Drizzle on the reserved marinade if desired and sprinkle on the green onions.

Equipment

Sheet pan

Pastry brush

Measuring cups/spoons

Cutting board/knife

Meal prep containers

Instant read thermometer 

Top tips

• If you reserve the same marinade that the chicken was coated in, bring it to a boil first to cook out the impurities from the raw meat. You can also just reserve some at the beginning for drizzling later. 
• These teriyaki chicken bowls will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator.
• You can use the same teriyaki chicken and vegetables to top your favorite salad base.
• This can be enjoyed cold, at room temperature, or reheated in the microwave. 

FAQ

Can I use another protein in place of the teriyaki chicken?

Yes. Lean pork tenderloin would also be delicious with this teriyaki sauce. Shrimp would also be good. The cooking time will vary.

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