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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

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This Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and quick meal featuring tender, cubed chicken breasts cooked in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Served over steamed rice and your choice of vegetables, this dish combines sweet, salty, and umami flavors with a perfect balance of textures. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that brings a taste of Asian-inspired comfort right to your table.

Ingredients

Chicken and Cooking

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 3 tsp cornstarch

Serving

  • Rice (white or brown) for serving
  • Steamed vegetables of your choice for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the skillet. Brown and cook them thoroughly until the chicken is no longer pink inside, ensuring they are tender and flavorful.
  3. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional), 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 3 teaspoons cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth.
  4. Combine and Thicken Sauce: Once the chicken has browned and cooked through, pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  5. Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken hot over steamed white or brown rice alongside your favorite steamed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari in place of soy sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful option.
  • The sesame oil is optional but adds a nice nutty flavor to the sauce.
  • Adjust sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to taste by modifying brown sugar or soy sauce quantities.
  • Make sure to cook the sauce until it thickens properly for the best texture.

Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/teriyaki-chicken-rice-bowl-recipe/