Description
This Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful dinner made with juicy chicken thighs in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over rice with steamed vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
4 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken, stirring and bringing it to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Divide cooked rice into 4 bowls. Top each with teriyaki chicken, steamed broccoli, and shredded carrots.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken breast for a leaner version.
Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Add other veggies like edamame, snap peas, or bell peppers.
Make it gluten-free by using tamari or coconut aminos.
Double the recipe for meal prep and store for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg