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teriyaki chicken bowl

Irresistible 30-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Bowl You’ll Crave


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and flavorful teriyaki chicken bowl with homemade sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the sauce.
  6. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  7. Serve chicken over cooked white rice.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
  • Adjust honey or sugar to taste.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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