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Easy teriyaki chicken with rice and steamed broccoli

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There is something special about watching your kids take charge in the kitchen — the confidence, the mess, the teamwork, and the proud little smiles when they serve the final plate. In one of their weekly recipes, the kids surprised us with a simple but delicious meal: homemade teriyaki chicken, fluffy rice and steamed broccoli.

This recipe is part of our ‘Kids in the kitchen’ series, where we let our children plan, prepare, and cook one meal a week. It teaches them life skills, responsibility, budgeting and the joy of feeding others. And honestly, it gives us a moment to breathe.

A quick breakdown of their meal:

  • Teriyaki chicken — sweet, sticky, and cooked in a simple pan
  • Rice — soft and comforting
  • Steamed broccoli — bright green and full of goodness
Ingredients
  • 2–3 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 large broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp oil
Teriyaki sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger
Instructions
  1. Cook the rice: Rinse, add water and let it simmer. Kids love watching the steam puff up.
  2. Make the teriyaki sauce: Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. (This part makes them feel like real chefs)
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat oil, add sliced chicken and let it brown.
  4. Add the sauce: Pour it in and watch it bubble into a glossy glaze.
  5. Steam the broccoli: A few minutes is all it needs to stay bright and crunchy.
  6. Plate it up: Rice first, chicken and broccoli on the side — simple and beautiful.
Why this recipe works for kids
  • The steps are simple and repetitive
  • The flavours are familiar and kid‑approved
  • It uses basic ingredients that you probably already have
  • It builds confidence without overwhelming them
  • It is balanced: protein, carbs and veggies
A mum’s reflection

Watching your kids cook is not just about the food. It is about raising responsible, confident, capable young people who know they can contribute, create and care for others.

This meal was not just dinner — it was a memory.

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