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Teriyaki Chicken and Cucumber Rolls Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Special equipment needed:
- Mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler
- Toothpicks

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
3. Cut chicken breasts into thin strips and place in a baking dish.
4. Pour teriyaki sauce mixture over chicken and toss to coat.
5. Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. While chicken is cooking, use a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler to slice cucumbers into thin strips.
7. Once chicken is cooked, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
8. To assemble rolls, place a few cucumber strips on a flat surface and top with a few pieces of cooked chicken.
9. Sprinkle with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
10. Roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick.
11. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- Makes 12 rolls

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 15g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken can be substituted with tofu or shrimp.
- Rice vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Cilantro can be substituted with parsley or basil.

Variations:
- Add sliced avocado or mango to the rolls for extra flavor.
- Use a different sauce, such as peanut sauce or hoisin sauce, instead of teriyaki sauce.
- Substitute the cucumber with zucchini or carrot.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken into thin strips.
- To make the rolls easier to handle, use a toothpick to secure them.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until golden brown and fragrant.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place rolls in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange rolls on a platter and garnish with additional sliced green onions and cilantro.

Garnishes:
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Toasted sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice or quinoa.

Suggested side dishes:
- Edamame
- Miso soup
- Seaweed salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rolls are too difficult to roll up, try using a vegetable peeler to make thinner cucumber strips.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique where meat or fish is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and then grilled or broiled.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, savory, and slightly tangy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Umami