Easy Chicken Teriyaki Bowls (Printable)

Tender teriyaki-glazed chicken atop fluffy rice and fresh vegetables for a quick, tasty meal.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Prepare jasmine or sushi rice following package instructions until fluffy.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and cooked through.
04 - Introduce julienned carrots and broccoli florets to the skillet; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Pour prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 1 minute to blend flavors.
06 - Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water to create a slurry; add to skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
07 - Fluff the cooked rice and distribute evenly into serving bowls. Top each with the chicken teriyaki mixture.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions over each bowl. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy 20-minute preparation
  • Delicious combination of flavors and textures
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 in teriyaki sauce for 15 minutes before cooking
  • Use freshly grated ginger for best taste
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