Description
A quick and delicious Chicken Teriyaki Bowl that’s perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken, a sticky sweet sauce, and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large chicken breast (about 8 oz), cubed
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for veggies)
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown or white rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste or fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions and keep warm.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the carrots and broccoli, then season with garlic powder and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan until hot. Add the chicken breast and cook for 3 minutes without moving to get a good sear.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes until browned.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a bowl: water, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger paste.
- Combine the cornstarch with the 2 tbsp of water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce mixture.
- Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and cook for another few minutes until it thickens.
- Assemble the bowl by layering rice, vegetables, and chicken teriyaki. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap out proteins, veggies, or adjust the sauce to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, quick meals, dinner recipes, healthy bowls