Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl
This Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl is an easy chicken dinner recipe made with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce served over warm rice. It’s a one-pan dinner recipe to make on busy weeknights!
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It’s a kind of takeout-style food, but actually a home-cooked meal that’s filling not just for dinner but also for lunch. It’s also perfect for school lunch or work lunchbox.
But if you want something spicy to pack for work lunch, this Bang Bang Chicken and Rice Bowl is a great option.
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How to Make Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cut the veggies. For the green onions, keep the white sand green part separated as one will be cooked and the other for garnish.
2. Dice the chicken into small, even pieces and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, white part of green onion, and chicken together, tossing as the chicken cooks, until the chicken is lightly browned and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the broccoli, peppers, and carrots to the same pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, adding a little extra oil if needed.
5. Mix the teriyaki sauce and honey in a small bowl.
6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then mix it into the teriyaki sauce and honey mixture.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and pour the sauce over everything. Let it simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
8. Serve warm over rice and top with extra green onion if desired.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Cut the chicken into even, bite-sized pieces so they cook quickly and evenly. This also helps keep them tender and juicy.
- Don’t overcook the chicken in the first step—it should just be lightly browned since it will finish cooking in the sauce later.
- Cook the vegetables until they are just tender but still slightly crisp. This keeps the bowl fresh and not soggy.
- Always mix the cornstarch with water first before adding it to the sauce. This prevents lumps and helps the sauce thicken smoothly.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the teriyaki sauce to your taste. You can add a little more honey for sweetness or a splash of soy sauce if needed.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes so it fully coats the chicken and vegetables and turns glossy.
- Serve the dish immediately over warm rice for the best texture and flavor. It tends to thicken more as it sits.
- This recipe is great for meal prep, but store the rice and chicken separately so everything stays fresh when reheated.
Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- cut into bite sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped, 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 cups prepared rice
Instructions
- Cut the veggies. For the green onions, keep the white sand green part separated as one will be cooked and the other for garnish.
- Dice the chicken into small, even pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, white part of green onion, and chicken together, tossing as the chicken cooks, until the chicken is lightly browned and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the broccoli, peppers, and carrots to the same pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, adding a little extra oil if needed.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then mix it into the teriyaki sauce and honey mixture.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and pour the sauce over everything. Let it simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve warm over rice and top with extra green onion if desired.
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