Description
A delicious and healthy Teriyaki Chicken bowl served with steamed rice, tender-crisp broccoli, and fresh cucumber slices. This Asian-inspired recipe features juicy chicken thighs cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken and teriyaki sauce:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
For the sides:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set this mixture aside while you cook the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs or breasts and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice into strips.
- Make the teriyaki glaze: In the same skillet, pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue simmering for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
- Coat the chicken with sauce: Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
- Steam broccoli: While the sauce thickens, steam the broccoli florets for 4–5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the teriyaki chicken slices, steamed broccoli, and fresh cucumber slices. Drizzle extra teriyaki sauce over the top and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Add sliced avocado, pickled ginger, or edamame for extra texture and flavor.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prepping ahead of time.
