Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs 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

# Steps:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to serve.
02 - Combine soy sauce, mirin, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the same skillet. Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
05 - Return chicken to skillet. Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken and vegetables. Toss to coat and heat through, 1-2 minutes.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken and vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything store bought
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
  • The vegetables stay crisp tender while the chicken gets perfectly glazed
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly once the cornstarch hits the heat, so keep stirring and do not walk away
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, because stir fry moves fast
03 -
  • Preheat your pan until it is properly hot before adding oil, this prevents sticking and gives better sear marks
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken or it will steam instead of sear
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