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Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with Fresh Crunch

This recipe delivers a flavorful Asian-inspired meal featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sticky teriyaki sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce recommend Kikkoman
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for slurry
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • Steamed veggies (broccoli, snap peas, carrots) optional
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and cut into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook chicken pieces in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Cook in batches if needed.
  4. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Slowly add to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce is glossy and sticky.
  6. While chicken cooks, steam vegetables and cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff rice when done.
  7. Assemble bowls by scooping rice, topping with sticky teriyaki chicken, and arranging steamed veggies on the side.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g

Notes

For gluten-free meals, substitute soy sauce with tamari. To reduce sugar content, halve the brown sugar and honey amounts. Keep the sauce simmering gently to prevent burning. Add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too quickly. Chicken thighs provide juicier results. Uniform chicken pieces cook evenly.

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