Insanely Good Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
This teriyaki chicken rice bowl is loaded with juicy chicken glazed in a homemade sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies. It’s easy, quick, and so good you’ll want it in your weekly rotation!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: ~30 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the teriyaki sauce (homemade):
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tbsp mirin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
For serving:
3 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 ½ cups steamed broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Make sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, mirin (if using), garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry, whisking until sauce thickens (~2–3 min). Remove from heat.
Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, season lightly with salt & pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked (6–7 min).
Glaze chicken: Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken and toss until coated and glossy.
Assemble bowls: Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken, broccoli, and carrots. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve: Enjoy warm as a complete balanced meal!
Notes & Tips
Shortcut: Use store-bought teriyaki sauce if in a rush, but homemade tastes fresher.
Extra veggies: Zucchini, snap peas, or bell peppers work great here.
Meal prep friendly: Store bowls in airtight containers (sauce separately) for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this with tofu instead of chicken?
A: Yes! Pan-fry tofu until golden and then glaze with teriyaki sauce.
Q: Which rice is best?
A: Jasmine or sushi rice gives the best fluffy texture, but brown rice works for extra fiber.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~520 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 60g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 4g