Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl (Printable)

Glazed chicken with vegetables over fluffy rice

# Components:

→ Chicken and Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup mirin
04 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 2 tbsp honey
06 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

→ Rice

11 - 2 cups jasmine or short-grain white rice
12 - 3 cups water
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Vegetables

14 - 1 cup broccoli florets
15 - 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 cup snap peas
18 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish

19 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
20 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced
21 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, 3 cups water, and pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
03 - Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
05 - In the same pan, add marinated chicken with any remaining marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
06 - Pour remaining teriyaki sauce into the pan with chicken. Mix cornstarch slurry and add to sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
07 - Fluff cooked rice and divide among four bowls. Top each with teriyaki chicken and sauce, sautéed vegetables, and diced pineapple. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in under an hour, so you're not glued to the stove all evening.
  • The sauce thickens into this glossy coating that clings to every piece of chicken and vegetable.
  • Fresh pineapple adds a bright pop that cuts through the richness in the best way.
  • You can swap the protein or vegetables based on what's actually in your fridge.
02 -
  • Don't add the cornstarch slurry until the sauce is simmering, or it won't thicken properly and you'll end up with a soupy mess.
  • Pat the chicken dry before marinating. Excess moisture dilutes the sauce and prevents that nice caramelized crust from forming.
  • If your vegetables release too much water, your stir-fry turns into a steam. Keep the heat high and don't crowd the pan.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on top. The difference in flavor is huge.
  • If you want extra sauce for drizzling, double the teriyaki mixture and keep half aside. It stores in the fridge for a week.
  • A squeeze of lime juice right before serving wakes up all the flavors and adds a fresh kick you didn't know you needed.
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