Pin Tender chicken glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables for a quick and delicious meal.
This recipe has become a family favorite when I need a fast yet satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 500 g (1.1 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Teriyaki Sauce: 60 ml (1/4 cup) low-sodium soy sauce 60 ml (1/4 cup) water 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp water (for slurry)
- Bowl Components: 250 g (1 1/4 cups) uncooked jasmine or sushi rice 150 g (1 cup) carrot, julienned or thinly sliced 150 g (1 cup) broccoli florets 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Garnishes: 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Step 2:
- While rice cooks, whisk together soy sauce, 60 ml water, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Step 3:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 5 minutes, stirring until golden and cooked through.
- Step 4:
- Add carrots and broccoli to the skillet and stir fry for 2 3 minutes until just tender.
- Step 5:
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well and let simmer for 1 minute.
- Step 6:
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tsp water to create a slurry. Add to the skillet, cooking 1 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies.
- Step 7:
- Fluff the cooked rice and divide among bowls. Top each with chicken teriyaki and vegetables.
- Step 8:
- Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve immediately.
Pin Making this dish always brings smiles around our dinner table.
Required Tools
Large skillet or wok Rice cooker or saucepan Cutting board and knife Small bowls for mixing
Allergen Information
Contains soy (soy sauce) May contain gluten (check soy sauce) Sesame (garnish) Double check ingredient labels if you have allergies
Nutritional Information
Calories: 430 Total Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 62 g Protein: 29 g
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This teriyaki bowl is a perfect way to enjoy a delicious homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I make the teriyaki sauce thick?
Use a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then stir it into the sauce and cook until it thickens and coats the ingredients.
- → Can I use different vegetables with this dish?
Yes, vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or snow peas can be added for extra crunch and color.
- → What rice works best for this meal?
Jasmine or sushi rice are ideal as they provide a soft, fluffy texture that complements the glazed chicken and vegetables.
- → How can I adapt this for a gluten-free diet?
Use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce to ensure the dish remains safe for gluten-sensitive diets.
- → Is it possible to make this dish vegan?
Yes, substitute chicken with tofu and swap honey in the sauce for brown sugar for a plant-based version.