Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed in sweet and savory teriyaki sauce over steamed rice with colorful vegetables.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
06 - 1/4 cup mirin
07 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry)

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz broccoli florets
15 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas
16 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Base & Garnish

17 - 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
18 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until serving.
02 - Combine soy sauce, mirin, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5–6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
06 - Divide the warm rice among four bowls. Top with the teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced spring onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That homemade teriyaki sauce puts every bottled version to shame, and you probably have everything in your pantry already
  • The whole meal comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something you'd order at your favorite Japanese spot
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening off the heat, so pull it a tiny bit earlier than you think is perfect
  • Overcooked rubbery chicken is tragic, so remove it from the pan as soon as it's golden and cooked through
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and look beautiful in the bowl
  • Have a small bowl of water nearby to dip your spoon in when measuring honey, it slides right off
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