Easy Chicken Teriyaki Bowls (Printable)

Tender chicken in teriyaki glaze with veggies and rice, ready in 20 minutes for a flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Teriyaki Sauce

02 - ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - ¼ cup water
04 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 tsp cornstarch
09 - 2 tsp water (for slurry)

→ Bowl Components

10 - 1¼ cups uncooked jasmine or sushi rice
11 - 1 cup carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets
13 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook rice according to package directions until tender and fluffy.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ¼ cup water, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
04 - Add julienned carrots and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute.
06 - Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with 2 tsp water. Add to skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
07 - Fluff the cooked rice and portion evenly into bowls. Top with the chicken teriyaki mixture.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions over each bowl. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick 20-minute meal
  • Japanese-Inspired dairy-free dish
02 -
  • Substitute brown sugar for honey for a vegan option and use tofu instead of chicken.
  • For gluten-free use tamari or certified GF soy sauce.
03 -
  • Add bell peppers or snap peas for more color and crunch.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
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