Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOcean ZenTeriyaki Chicken & Tempura California Roll Recipe

Teriyaki Chicken & Tempura California Roll Recipe

Inspired by Ocean Zen
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Grilled Chicken Breast and Tempura California Roll, Asian Vegetables, Steamed Rice, Teriyaki Butter Sauce

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Ingredients

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Teriyaki Chicken

Steamed Rice

Teriyaki Butter Sauce

Method

Teriyaki Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare Chicken

    Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill Chicken

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Tempura California Roll

  1. 4

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Make Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, combine tempura batter mix and ice-cold water. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).

  3. 6

    Fry Tempura Vegetables

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Dip julienned vegetables in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 7

    Assemble California Rolls

    On a bamboo mat, place a sheet of nori. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over nori, leaving a 1-inch border. Layer with cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.

Asian Vegetables

  1. 8

    Stir-fry Vegetables

    In a large skillet or wok, add a little oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

  2. 9

    Add Soy Sauce

    Pour soy sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Steamed Rice

  1. 10

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Teriyaki Butter Sauce

  1. 11

    Make Butter Sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until combined and slightly thickened.

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