Description
Quick and delicious Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls combining tender ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped broccoli
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start with the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with warm water and pour into the saucepan. Stir well until thickened.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: In a large skillet, cook ground chicken over medium-high heat, adding onion powder and minced garlic.
- Add the Vegetables: Toss in broccoli and carrots, cooking until vibrant and slightly tender.
- Combine with Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the mixture over white rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to customize with more vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Teriyaki chicken, rice bowls, quick meal, easy dinner, Asian cuisine