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Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy flavorful homemade teriyaki chicken served over rice with vegetables and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + water slurry

Base

  • 2 cups steamed rice
  • 2 cups chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots)

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions 

  • Whisk soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in oil until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over cooked chicken, then add cornstarch slurry to thicken, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Sauté steamed vegetables briefly in remaining oil for extra flavor.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, vegetables, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the sauce before cooking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Chicken, Teriyaki