Description
This Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick and easy meal packed with flavor! Juicy chicken coated in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce is served over fluffy rice with crisp, colorful veggies. It’s a perfect healthy dinner recipe that’s high in protein, making it a great option for healthy recipes lunch or a quick dinner idea.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup carrots (julienned)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Instructions
- Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a separate pan, stir-fry the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice into bowls, top with teriyaki chicken and sautéed vegetables.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Add extra protein by mixing in edamame or tofu.
- Make it spicier by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 78
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg