This Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is a 30-minute meal with an easy homemade teriyaki sauce.
Tender pieces of chicken are cooked in a sweet, sticky sauce, placed over rice and served with vegetables and herbs.
- This teriyaki bowl recipe is a 30 minute meal.
- The tender and juicy chicken is covered with the sweet and salty sauce.
- He Crispy and fresh broccoli It contrasts perfectly with the tender chicken.
- Finally, the salty soy sauce and sweet brown sugar Teriyaki sauce brings it all together.
- Serve on bowls of steaming white rice, And dinner is ready!
Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Chicken: For this recipe, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. You can also use shrimp or salmon.
Teriyaki sauce: Use the homemade sauce below or a store-bought sauce. Homemade teriyaki sauce is easy to make with ingredients like soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. If you use a prepared sauce, make sure it’s a thick sauce like La Choy.
Vegetables: I love steamed broccoli or other fresh stir-fried vegetables, such as peas, bell peppers, or edamame.
To serve: I love to serve this teriyaki chicken spooned over brown or white rice. It also goes great with other grains, cauliflower rice, or chow mein noodles.
Coverage and variations
Ingredients are where the fun begins!
- Cool:Coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, cucumbers, cilantro
- Bold:pickled red onions, lime wedges
- Spicy: Sriracha
- Nutty: toasted sesame seeds, chopped cashews, toasted almonds
How to make teriyaki chicken bowls
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and cook. (recipe below).
- Prepare the sauce and whisk until bubbly; return the chicken to the pan and heat through the sauce.
- Divide the chicken and broccoli among each bowl and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the pan.
Decorate as desired and serve.
Meal Prep Tips
- Prepare the chicken and broccoli ahead of time and store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave and once hot, add the fresh ingredients.
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Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are made with tender, juicy pieces of chicken, crispy broccoli tossed in a sweet, sticky sauce.
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Place the broccoli florets in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with a plate and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 3 minutes without stirring. Stir and continue cooking for 4 more minutes or until almost cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate.
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Add all the sauce ingredients. except cornstarch to the pan. Whisk until bubbles form and the brown sugar has dissolved. Mix 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch with 1 ½ tablespoons water and pour over the simmering sauce while whisking until thickened. You may not need all of the cornstarch.
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Return the chicken to the pan and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through.
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Place ¾ cup rice in each bowl. Arrange chicken and broccoli among bowls. Pour sauce over top and garnish as desired.
Teriyaki sauce: If you use a prepared sauce, make sure it is thick like La Choy.
Optional Additions:
- Steamed vegetables: broccoli, peas, edamame or peppers.
- Fresh vegetables: diced cucumbers, julienned green onions and bell peppers.
- Sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, lemon slices.
Teriyaki chicken bowls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Calories: 419 | Carbohydrates: 57gram | Protein: 32gram | Fat: 7gram | Saturated fat: 1gram | Polyunsaturated fat: 3gram | Monounsaturated fat: 2gram | Trans fats: 0.04gram | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 3gram | Sugar: 15gram | Vitamin A: 601International Union | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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