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A delicious plate of Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Delicious and savory teriyaki chicken bowls topped with sautéed vegetables and sesame seeds, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 80 ml soy sauce
  • 60 ml water
  • 30 ml honey
  • 15 g brown sugar
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 5 ml sesame oil
  • 5 g minced garlic
  • 5 g minced ginger
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 30 ml water for slurry
  • 400 g steamed rice
  • 300 g chopped vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • 15 g toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 pieces green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until everything is well combined. Set aside.
  2. Take the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once heated, toss in the chicken pieces. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
  4. Steam your choice of chopped vegetables until tender but still crunchy, then set aside.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over it, stirring well to coat.
  6. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly drizzle this into the pan with the chicken while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  7. In another pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat and quickly sauté the steamed vegetables for about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Start with a serving of steamed rice in each bowl. Top it with the chicken and sauce, and arrange the sautéed vegetables on the side.
  9. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and add sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or availability. This dish pairs well with extra rice or noodles.