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Best Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Best Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal? The Best Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and convenient dish perfect for busy lives, combining tender glazed chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Teriyaki Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sake or mirin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
For the Rice Bowls:
  • 3 cups cooked white rice short-grain or medium-grain
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • Steamed broccoli optional
  • edamame optional
  • other vegetables for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, sake, sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Simmer and thicken: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water).
  3. Cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the saucepan and ensure they are evenly coated in the teriyaki sauce.
  4. Glaze and cook: Cook the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through, making sure to stir occasionally so that the chiken can stay shiny for the teriyaki. Continuously spoon the sauce over the thicken until the glaze is nice and thick.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly into bowls. Top with the teriyaki chicken.
  6. Garnish: Sprinkle with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
  7. Add vegetables (optional): Serve with steamed broccoli, edamame, or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

To achieve the best teriyaki chicken, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or even better, overnight. Marinating deepens the flavor and tenderizes the meat. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken; cooking in batches ensures each piece gets nicely browned and glazed. For a richer, more complex flavor in your teriyaki sauce, try using dark soy sauce. Also, adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar. Serve the bowl piping hot. Ensure your rice is cooked perfectly – fluffy, not mushy.