Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Sweet and savory glazed chicken with colorful vegetables over fluffy rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
06 - 1/4 cup mirin
07 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz broccoli florets
15 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas
16 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Base & Garnish

17 - 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
18 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until serving.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top with the teriyaki chicken and vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like you simmered it all day
  • Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • You can customize the vegetables based on whatever's in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so remove it from heat when it looks slightly thinner than you want
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken or it'll steam instead of sear
  • Cutting all your vegetables into similar sizes ensures they cook evenly
03 -
  • Pat your chicken really dry before seasoning for better browning
  • Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking, the stir-fry goes fast
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