Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable)

Juicy teriyaki chicken paired with tender veggies and fragrant rice for a balanced meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - Pinch of salt and pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1/4 cup mirin
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 2 tbsp water
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Rice

12 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
13 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

14 - 1 medium broccoli head, cut into florets
15 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
16 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced

→ Garnishes (optional)

17 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 spring onions, sliced

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
02 - Steam or blanch broccoli florets, carrots, and bell pepper until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
05 - Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Divide the cooked rice among four meal-prep containers. Top with teriyaki chicken and steamed vegetables. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions if desired.
07 - Allow the meals to cool before sealing containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce is bright and balanced, never cloyingly sweet, and sticks to the chicken like it was made for each other.
  • Everything cooks in one skillet while rice steams alongside, so cleanup is genuinely minimal.
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • Divides perfectly into four containers, making it a weeknight lifesaver or a meal-prep victory lap.
02 -
  • Cornstarch is non-negotiable—without it, the sauce stays thin and slides off the chicken instead of clinging like a glaze should.
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice; it's the difference between fluffy individual grains and a starchy, sticky mess.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly but don't let it sit in the hot pan after it's done or it'll toughen up before the sauce even touches it.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer if you're nervous about chicken doneness—165°F (74°C) internal temperature is your target, and it takes the guesswork out entirely.
  • Fresh ginger makes a noticeable difference; jarred ginger will work but tastes a touch flat by comparison.
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