Description
A savory and sweet Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an easy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Teriyaki Sauce
Rice and Garnishes
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Thinly slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easy eating.
- Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch to create a smooth teriyaki sauce mixture.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until the pieces are browned on the outside and cooked through internally, ensuring safety and flavor.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stirring well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Thicken Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer briefly until it thickens slightly, clinging to the chicken for a glossy finish.
- Assemble Bowl: Place a generous serving of cooked white rice into serving bowls as the base layer.
- Top with Chicken: Spoon the teriyaki chicken over the rice evenly, creating a balanced bowl.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top for added freshness and texture.
- Serve: Serve the bowls hot and enjoy the delicious, savory flavors of this Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for an aromatic variation.
- Adjust the brown sugar quantity to customize sweetness.
- Adding steamed vegetables like broccoli or snap peas can enhance the nutrition and color.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
