under $25 Teriyaki Chicken, Veggies & Rice | Aldi
this meal is so simple to put together but also still full of flavor, and I prefer cooking it in a larger quantity so I can eat the leftovers throughout the week. I love that all of the ingredients are affordable and can be found at aldi.
90% of the dinners I cook for myself are asian dishes, and I swearrrrr by this teriyaki sauce from aldi!! I use it as a base in a lot of the sauces I use in different recipes (ex. my fried rice, my sushi bake, my dumpling dipping sauce, my udon noodles) it is so flavorful and a perfect consistency!
🛒 INGREDIENTS:
$6.64 Kirkwood Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (8 chicken thighs)
$3.89 Earthly Grains Brown Basmati Rice
$2.19 Burman's Teriyaki Sauce
$1.55 Burman's Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
$2.39 Sugar Snap Peas Package
$1.95 Broccoli Crowns (2)
$0.89 Green Onions Bag
$2.55 Stonemill Minced Garlic in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$0.99 Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper
$0.99 Stonemill Garlic Powder
$24.03 total
(less if you have spices/rice already)
($6.99 Carlini Toasted Sesame Oil* optional ingredient & a seasonal aldi find, can be found at local asian market stores as well)
🍽️ PREPARATION:
(approximate recipe because I don’t measure when I cook)
- clean your chicken thighs & chop into bite sized pieces. place them into a bowl and season your chicken thighs to your liking, and add a splash of soy sauce (~1-2 tbsp) onto the chicken. cut 2 green onions into small pieces and add to the chicken thighs. mix thoroughly until chicken is fully coated.
- cook peas by steaming them and set aside
- chop broccoli into smaller pieces, and steam them, set aside
- prepare brown rice in your rice cooker (2-4 cups depending on how much you want to make)
- in a hot skillet with oil, add 2-3 chopped green onions as well as minced garlic (amount to your liking). then add chopped chicken thighs to the pan, flip once browned and cook until fully done.
- add teriyaki sauce (full bottle if wanting to have leftovers), add peas, add broccoli to the pan with the chicken. add additional seasonings to your liking. add a small splash of sesame oil at this step for deeper flavoring (optional)
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I've been a fan of easy yet tasty Asian-inspired meals for a while, and this teriyaki chicken with veggies and rice really hits the spot, especially on a budget. Shopping at Aldi makes the whole process super affordable, with fresh boneless skinless chicken thighs and nutritious brown basmati rice as the core ingredients. What I appreciate most is that the teriyaki sauce from Aldi is genuinely flavorful and has the perfect consistency, making it so versatile for several Asian dishes beyond this one, like fried rice and dumpling dipping sauce. When meal prepping with this recipe, I love making a big batch because the flavors improve a bit after sitting overnight, and it reheats well for quick lunches or dinners. Steaming the sugar snap peas and broccoli crowns keeps the veggies vibrant and crisp, providing a nice contrast to the saucy chicken. Adding green onions and minced garlic infused in extra virgin olive oil gives an aromatic depth that's easy to customize depending on your spice preference. For those who want to experiment more, I highly recommend trying a small splash of toasted sesame oil toward the end of the cooking process to deepen the flavor — it’s optional but worth it if you can find it at Aldi or your local Asian market. Also, using reduced sodium soy sauce helps balance the saltiness without overpowering the dish. This meal is a fantastic example of how affordable, readily available ingredients can come together to create comforting and nutritious dinners. It also aligns well with busy lifestyles, requiring relatively simple prep without sacrificing taste. Definitely give it a try if you're looking for a budget-conscious and balanced meal option!
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