Description
Craving something savory, saucy, and soul-warming? This Best Teriyaki Chicken Bowl hits every note of a perfect weeknight meal. Juicy seared chicken glazed in a sticky, sweet teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy white rice with crisp steamed broccoli—it’s a takeout-style favorite that’s easy to recreate at home. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy meal prep options, or bold-flavored food ideas for your week, this one’s a winner. It’s easy to prepare, endlessly customizable, and packed with classic Asian-inspired flavor that never gets old.
Ingredients
500g boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 cups cooked white rice
1 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 stalks green onion sliced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring until thick and glossy.
5. Steam broccoli until crisp-tender and vibrant green.
6. Scoop rice into bowls, top with chicken and broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer a lighter salt flavor.
Add a splash of pineapple juice or chili flakes for a tropical or spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: easy dinner, teriyaki chicken, healthy bowl, rice bowl, quick meal