Description
This Best Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring juicy chicken, steamed rice, and stir-fried veggies glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, this dish balances sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Sesame seeds for garnish
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add vegetables and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly.
- Serve over cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can use store-bought teriyaki sauce for convenience.
Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Customize veggies to your liking—snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms work great.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg