Description
Make this Best Teriyaki Chicken Bowl your new go-to for quick dinners or healthy lunches. Tender chicken coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice with crisp steamed broccoli—this easy recipe is packed with flavor, perfect for meal prep, and better than takeout. Ideal for anyone searching for quick dinner ideas, balanced meals, or easy food ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
4 cups cooked white rice
2 cups broccoli florets steamed
2 green onions sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl. In another small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned and fully cooked.
3. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
4. Steam broccoli until just tender and vibrant green. Set aside.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, teriyaki chicken, and broccoli. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Cut the chicken into evenly-sized pieces to ensure it cooks uniformly.
Adjust the sauce sweetness or saltiness to your taste before thickening.
Make extra sauce and refrigerate—it’s great for stir-fries or dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: quick dinner, teriyaki chicken bowl, easy recipe, food ideas, healthy lunch