Description
Experience the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition with a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl. This vibrant dish features tender chicken coated in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice and colorful vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With its balance of protein and carbohydrates, this meal is both satisfying and customizable, ensuring everyone enjoys their favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Optional: Steamed broccoli or sliced carrots for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add Sauce: Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Place cooked rice in bowls, top with teriyaki chicken, and add any desired vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg