Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl (Printable)

Glazed chicken over fluffy rice with stir-fried vegetables and fresh pineapple garnish.

# 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

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 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, garlic, 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 crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add marinated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
06 - Add remaining teriyaki sauce to the pan. Stir cornstarch slurry and add to the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
07 - Fluff cooked rice and divide among four serving bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken, sautéed vegetables, and diced pineapple. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes, yet tastes like you've been simmering it all day.
  • Chicken thighs stay incredibly tender and juicy, even if you're not a seasoned cook.
  • You can prep and marinate everything while your rice cooks, making the whole thing feel effortless.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating step, even if it's just ten minutes, because that's when the chicken actually absorbs flavor instead of just sitting in sauce.
  • The cornstarch slurry is your secret weapon for achieving that restaurant-quality glossy sauce, but you have to add it at the very end or it can get gluey.
03 -
  • Make the teriyaki sauce the night before and store it in the fridge, which actually deepens the flavors and makes your cooking faster the next day.
  • If your sauce breaks or gets too thick, a splash of water whisked in brings it right back to that silky gloss you're after.
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