Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender glazed chicken with steamed rice and crisp vegetables in a savory homemade sauce.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until serving.
02 - Combine soy sauce, mirin, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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 hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through, 1–2 minutes.
06 - Divide warm rice among four serving bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes and puts bottled versions to shame
  • Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • You can prep the vegetables while the sauce simmers, maximizing your time
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening off the heat, so remove it slightly earlier than you think
  • Crowding the pan with chicken drops the temperature and prevents proper browning, work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Grate your ginger on the finest side of your box grater to avoid fibrous strings in the sauce
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up
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