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Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

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The Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over rice with crisp vegetables. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a balanced mix of protein, grains, and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • 1/2 cup water (for sauce base)
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas, or bell peppers)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup water to make the teriyaki sauce base.
  2. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice into strips.
  4. In the same skillet, pour in the sauce base and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze.
  6. Add sliced chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  7. Serve chicken over a bed of rice with steamed vegetables.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter salt profile.Add sriracha or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.Grill chicken for a smoky flavor before coating with sauce.Swap chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variety.Add pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.

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