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teriyaki chicken bowls

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

5 from 1 vote
A fast and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken thighs, crisp broccoli, and a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze served over warm rice. Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce Substitute tamari for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup mirin Japanese sweet cooking wine
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar Packed
  • 2 cloves garlic Finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Finely grated
  • 1 head broccoli Cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil Neutral oil like canola or vegetable
  • 3 cups cooked white rice For serving
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Toasted, for garnish
  • 2 green onions Thinly sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet For cooking chicken and vegetables
  • 1 Small bowl For mixing the sauce
  • 1 Whisk For blending the sauce
  • 1 cutting board For preparing vegetables
  • 1 chef’s knife For slicing ingredients

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
    mixing homemade teriyaki sauce
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and cook undisturbed until golden brown.
    searing chicken thighs in skillet
  4. Add the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper to the skillet and toss gently for three minutes until tender-crisp.
    cooking broccoli and bell peppers
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, letting it bubble until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
  6. Serve immediately over warm rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 380gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add a splash of water when reheating to keep the rice moist.

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