Description
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl is a delightful blend of tender, marinated chicken and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. This dish is not only visually appealing but also customizable to suit your preferences. With colorful vegetables and straightforward preparation steps, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Enjoy a taste of Japan right at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups white or brown rice (uncooked)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and ginger, and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch if using.
- Marinate chicken: Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare rice: Cook rice according to package instructions while the chicken cooks.
- Assemble bowls: Serve rice topped with teriyaki chicken and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg