Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl (Printable)

Glazed chicken with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and fresh pineapple

# What You Need:

→ Chicken and Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup mirin
04 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 2 tbsp honey
06 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for slurry

→ Rice

11 - 2 cups jasmine or short-grain white rice
12 - 3 cups water
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Vegetables

14 - 1 cup broccoli florets
15 - 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 cup snap peas
18 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish

19 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
20 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced
21 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How-To:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, 3 cups water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
03 - Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer to a clean bowl and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, add marinated chicken with accumulated marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
06 - Add remaining teriyaki sauce to the pan with chicken. Create a slurry by stirring cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then add to sauce. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce becomes thick and glossy.
07 - Fluff cooked rice with a fork and divide evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with teriyaki chicken and sauce, stir-fried vegetables, and diced pineapple. Finish with scallion slices and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes.
  • A wholesome, dairy-free meal packed with protein and fresh vegetables.
  • Homemade teriyaki sauce is far superior to store-bought versions.
  • The combination of savory chicken and sweet pineapple is irresistibly delicious.
02 -
  • Always rinse your rice until the water runs clear to prevent it from becoming sticky.
  • If you have time, marinate the chicken for longer than 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate deeper.
  • Check the labels of your soy sauce to ensure the dish remains gluten-free if needed.
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