Easy Chicken Teriyaki Bowls (Printable Version)

Tender chicken glazed in teriyaki sauce served with fluffy rice and crisp vegetables for a quick meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Teriyaki Sauce

02 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 tsp cornstarch
09 - 2 tsp water (for slurry)

→ Bowl Components

10 - 1 1/4 cups uncooked jasmine or sushi rice
11 - 1 cup carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets
13 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Prepare the rice following package directions until fluffy.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
04 - Add carrots and broccoli to the skillet; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well and simmer for 1 minute.
06 - Mix cornstarch with 2 tsp water to form a slurry. Add to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
07 - Fluff cooked rice and divide evenly into bowls. Spoon chicken teriyaki and vegetables over rice.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions on top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick 20-minute preparation
  • Delicious Japanese-Inspired flavors
02 -
  • Substitute brown sugar for honey for a vegan option and use tofu instead of chicken.
  • Use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free diets.
03 -
  • For extra flavor marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use freshly grated ginger and garlic for the best taste.
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