Experience the best of both worlds with this Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl—a fusion of authentic Japanese flavors and American-style hearty comfort food. 🍱 It’s a complete meal in a bowl: juicy chicken glazed in a sticky, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice and colorful vegetables. 🥢
Why You’ll Love It ❤️
✅ Sweet and savory teriyaki glaze
✅ Perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep
✅ Packed with protein and fiber
✅ Visually stunning and satisfying
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin (or rice vinegar with 1 tsp sugar)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey 🍯
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice 🍚
- 1 cup steamed broccoli 🥦
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional) 🥑
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic. 🧄 Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until thick and glossy—about 3 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. 🐔 Remove and slice into strips.
3. Glaze the Chicken
Pour half the teriyaki sauce over the sliced chicken and toss to coat. Keep the remaining sauce for drizzling.
4. Assemble the Bowl
Scoop warm rice into bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken, broccoli, carrots, and avocado. Drizzle with extra sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. 🥢
🥡 Storage & Meal Prep
This recipe is meal-prep friendly! Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days and reheat gently. Keep the sauce separate for best texture.
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