Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken in sweet-savory teriyaki glaze over rice with crisp vegetables

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
06 - 1/4 cup mirin
07 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz broccoli florets
15 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas
16 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Base & Garnish

17 - 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
18 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until serving.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything to coat evenly and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
06 - Divide warm rice among four bowls. Top with the teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup
02 -
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so remove it from heat slightly earlier than you think is necessary
  • Crowding the pan lowers the temperature and prevents proper browning, so cook in batches if your skillet is smaller
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables before you start cooking since the stir fry goes fast once the heat is on
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning for better browning and less steaming in the pan
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