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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

A quick and delicious teriyaki chicken rice bowl ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course, Quick Meals
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil preferably California-grown
Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons honey local California honey recommended
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
For Serving
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • chopped green onions for garnish
  • cooked rice white or brown, for serving
  • steamed vegetables such as broccoli or snap peas, for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the teriyaki sauce: in a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), ground ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Stir constantly and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately over steamed rice and your choice of vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 42gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

For a thicker sauce, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in a tablespoon of water. Substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer juicier meat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To make ahead, prepare the sauce and cube the chicken up to a day in advance. Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it tender. Serve with a side of steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.

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