Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed in sweet-savory teriyaki sauce over rice with colorful vegetables.

# What You 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 (slurry)

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce uses pantry staples and comes together in minutes
  • Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • The vegetable ratio keeps the dish feeling light while still being satisfying
02 -
  • Cornstarch needs to be whisked into cold water before adding to hot liquid to prevent clumping
  • The sauce continues thickening as it cools slightly, so remove it from heat when it looks slightly thinner than desired
03 -
  • Cutting chicken into slightly larger pieces prevents them from drying out during high heat cooking
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling for deeper flavor
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