Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe for Family
This Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is a quick, delicious, and family-friendly dish featuring tender chicken in a savory-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce, served over rice and topped with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup steamed broccoli (or other preferred veggies)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pan with the teriyaki sauce. Toss the chicken in the sauce to coat evenly, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked rice and top with steamed broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds if using.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for a leaner option.
- For a healthier or low-carb version, you can swap white rice for brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for more variety.
- If you like spice, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a vegan option, replace the chicken with tofu or tempeh and use a plant-based honey alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
