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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Savor the Flavor with Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Enjoy a quick and delicious Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl, perfect for busy weeknights with a savory-sweet sauce and wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
  • 4 cups rice cooked
  • 2 cups steamed veggies

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the skillet in a single layer and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey. Mix in cornstarch.
  4. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Serve the chicken over rice, add steamed veggies, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh chicken and whisk the sauce well to maintain a smooth consistency. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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