Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is packed with sweet, savory, and umami flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (sliced)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup optional vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil, and cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, stirring continuously until thickened and evenly coated.
- Prepare the Rice: Ensure your rice is fully cooked and ready to serve.
- Assemble the Bowl: Add rice to a bowl, top with teriyaki chicken, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Add Optional Vegetables: Sauté or steam vegetables and serve alongside or mixed in.
Notes
- Swap Proteins: Use shrimp, beef, tofu, or salmon.
- Low-Sodium Option: Use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
- Extra Vegetables: Stir-fry mushrooms, snap peas, or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, rice bowl, easy dinner, homemade teriyaki sauce, meal prep recipe