Gluten-Free Vegan Teriyaki Chicken

Satisfy your craving for bold, umami-packed flavors with this irresistible Gluten-Free Vegan Teriyaki Chicken. Featuring tender, plant-based chicken coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce made with tamari, maple syrup, fresh ginger, and garlic, this quick and easy recipe is a showstopper for any weeknight dinner. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and finished with a drizzle of sesame oil, the sauce clings beautifully to every bite. Serve it atop fluffy rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an Asian-inspired dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Completely gluten-free and vegan, it’s perfect for those seeking a satisfying plant-based meal without compromise. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe promises maximum flavor with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams Plant-based chicken (gluten-free, vegan)
• 60 milliliters Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil (e.g., avocado or coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 stalks Green onions (chopped, optional for garnish)
• 2 cups Cooked rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the plant-based chicken and cook until slightly browned and heated through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the teriyaki sauce.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the teriyaki sauce mixture and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.

Step 6

While simmering, add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir well. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cooked plant-based chicken back to the skillet and stir to coat evenly in the teriyaki sauce. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and mix lightly.

Step 8

Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(887.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1495.1

Total Fat 57.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4150.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 69.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139.9mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 901.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 47.1%