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How to Make the Best Teriyaki Chicken Bowls in Under 30 Minutes
These Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are a quick, easy, and delicious meal with juicy teriyaki-glazed chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep or a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- For the Teriyaki Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil vegetable or sesame
- Salt And pepper to taste
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry for thickening
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Teriyaki Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Simmer for 2 minutes until fully glazed.
- Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
- Divide the cooked rice into 4 bowls.
- Top with teriyaki chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and green onions.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle extra teriyaki sauce if desired.
Notes
✔️ Make it Low-Carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice.
✔️ Extra Veggies: Add bell peppers, snap peas, or edamame.
✔️ Spicy Kick: Drizzle with sriracha or chili crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 10g