Description
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh, crisp vegetables. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner, it combines savory, sweet, and tangy notes with a satisfying mix of textures.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Prepare teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until fully combined.
- Mix cornstarch slurry. In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir to dissolve completely.
- Cook chicken. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add aromatics. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook stirring for 30 seconds to release their flavors without burning.
- Simmer with sauce. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken, bringing it to a gentle simmer on medium heat.
- Thicken sauce. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the chicken evenly.
- Cook vegetables. While the sauce thickens, steam or sauté the broccoli florets and shredded carrots lightly until just tender-crisp to maintain their bright color and crunch.
- Assemble bowls. Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly into four bowls, then top each with the teriyaki chicken and cooked vegetables.
- Garnish and serve. Add sliced cucumber, green onions, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each bowl for added freshness and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are especially juicy and flavorful, but chicken breasts can be used as a leaner alternative.
- For a sweet tropical variation, add pineapple chunks to the bowl.
- Substitute jasmine rice with brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for different textures or dietary preferences.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the teriyaki sauce for a spicy kick.
- For easy meal prep, store the chicken, rice, and vegetables separately and assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
