Teriyaki Chicken Avocado Rice Stack

Teriyaki Chicken Avocado Rice Stack Recipe 🥑🍚🍗

A visually stunning and delicious layered dish with juicy teriyaki chicken, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice—perfect for a healthy yet satisfying meal!

Ingredients

For the Teriyaki Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)

For the Stack:

• 1 cup cooked sushi rice (or jasmine rice)

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

• Optional toppings: pickled ginger, sriracha mayo, cucumber ribbons

Instructions

1. Cook the Teriyaki Chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

   • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, then marinate in half the sauce for 15+ minutes.

   • Heat a pan over medium-high, cook chicken 5–6 mins per side until done (165°F internal temp).

   • Pour remaining sauce into the pan, add cornstarch slurry (if using), and simmer until thickened. Slice chicken.

2. Assemble the Stack:

   • Layer 1: Press warm rice into a small bowl or mold (for shape), then invert onto a plate.

   • Layer 2: Add sliced teriyaki chicken.

   • Layer 3: Top with avocado slices.

   • Garnish: Drizzle extra sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions.

3. Serve Immediately!

   • Enjoy as-is or with extra toppings like sriracha mayo or pickled ginger.

Why This Works

✅ Balanced flavors – Sweet-savory teriyaki + rich avocado.
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Cook chicken & rice ahead.
✅ Customizable – Swap chicken for tofu or salmon!

Perfect for a fancy lunch or Instagram-worthy dinner! 😍

Want a spicy twist? Add wasabi or chili flakes! 🌶️