Easy Chicken Teriyaki Bowls (Printable)

Tender chicken in teriyaki sauce served over fluffy rice with crisp veggies 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 Make It:

01 - Cook jasmine or sushi rice according to package directions until tender and fluffy.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
04 - Stir in carrots and broccoli florets; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring well. Let simmer for 1 minute.
06 - Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water to form a slurry. Add to skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients evenly.
07 - Fluff cooked rice and distribute into serving bowls. Top with chicken teriyaki and vegetable mixture.
08 - Sprinkle each bowl with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in 20 minutes
  • Balanced meal with protein, veggies, and rice
02 -
  • Substitute brown sugar for honey for a vegan option and use tofu instead of chicken
  • For gluten free options use tamari or certified GF soy sauce
03 -
  • Add bell peppers or snap peas for more color and crunch
  • Use a small bowl to mix sauce ingredients thoroughly before cooking
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