Description
This easy Family Teriyaki Chicken Bowl combines tender chicken, steamed vegetables, and homemade teriyaki sauce over fluffy rice. Customizable for all preferences with fresh toppings, it’s a healthier, quick weeknight meal perfect for family dinners, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots), chopped
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or long-grain rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional substitute)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for sautéing
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Keep warm.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tbsp sesame oil, ½ tsp black pepper, and any desired seasonings. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- In same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender-crisp (4–5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside with chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, ½ tsp black pepper, cornstarch, and water (use 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water first). Pour into pan, stirring constantly. Cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Add chicken and vegetables back to the pan. Stir to coat in sauce. Simmer 2 minutes more.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice, then chicken-vegetable-sauce mixture. Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and extra toppings like shredded carrots or cucumber if desired.
Notes
- Substitute brown sugar with honey for added moisture or maple syrup to keep vegan.
- TOADIE TRICK: Let the sauce cool then store extra in a jar for future use.
- Use frozen veggies as a time-saver—rinse before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: family dinner, quick weeknight meal, homemade teriyaki, customizable, healthy alternative to takeout, chicken bowl, soy sauce recipe