Description
Discover how to make a delicious Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl at home with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp.) olive oil
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) soy sauce
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) water
- 45 g (3 Tbsp.) packed light brown sugar
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp.) apple cider vinegar
- 5 ml (1/2 tsp.) sesame oil (optional)
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) ground cumin
- 10 ml (2 tsp.) minced ginger
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp.) agave nectar
- 15 ml (3 tsp.) cornstarch
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
- rice for serving
- steamed veggies for serving
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and fully cooked, ensuring there is no pink remaining.
- As the chicken cooks, make your teriyaki sauce by blending together soy sauce, water, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, ground cumin, minced ginger, agave nectar, and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the pan and continue stirring until the sauce becomes thick.
- Immediately serve the chicken with rice and your choice of steamed vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce brown sugar for a healthier teriyaki sauce.
- Customize with favorite veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.