Description
This Chicken Teriyaki Bowl is a flavorful and healthy meal featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Served over fluffy white rice with crisp shredded carrots, cucumber, and cabbage, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep option. If you’re looking for an easy, homemade teriyaki chicken recipe, this bowl is a must-try!
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the teriyaki sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Assemble the bowl: Serve the teriyaki chicken over a bowl of cooked rice. Top with shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and shredded cabbage.
- Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for more veggies.
- Make it low-carb by serving over cauliflower rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
