Teriyaki Bowl
A delicious and easy-to-make teriyaki bowl with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry
- For the Bowl:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs sliced
- 1 tbsp oil vegetable or sesame
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 carrot julienned
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- Sesame seeds & green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened (~2 min). Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (~5-7 min).
- Pour half the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken, steamed broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with sesame seeds & green onions.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use tofu or shrimp instead of chicken for a different protein.
- Storage: Leftovers keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.
- Extra Flavor: Add a splash of mirin or lime juice to the sauce for depth.