Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Chicken in Teriyaki Sauce Over Rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl:

This Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is a delicious, quick, and healthy meal! It features juicy chicken glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice, and topped with fresh steamed veggies for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

1- For the Teriyaki Chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts (or 3 boneless thighs), diced
• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

2- For the Teriyaki Sauce:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
• 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but recommended)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

3- For the Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
• 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
• 1/2 cup carrots, julienned or sliced
• 1/2 cup edamame (optional)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice & Veggies:

• Cook rice according to package instructions.
• Steam broccoli, carrots, and edamame for 3-5 minutes until tender.

2. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, water, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
• In a small cup, mix cornstarch + water and set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

4. Add the Teriyaki Sauce:

• Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
• Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.

5. Assemble the Bowl:

• Divide the rice into bowls.
• Top with teriyaki chicken and steamed veggies.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

6. Serve & Enjoy!

• Serve warm with extra teriyaki sauce on the side.

Tips & suggestions:

• Want it spicy? – Add sriracha or red pepper flakes.
• Make it creamy – Add sliced avocado.
• Low-carb option – Swap rice for cauliflower rice.

Enjoy your meal!