Easy Weeknight Dinner - Master the Perfect Rice Bowl with Chicken Teriyaki

Welcome to my kitchen! In today’s video, I'm thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite dishes - the Rice Bowl with Chicken Teriyaki. This recipe is delicious, incredibly versatile, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep option for your busy week. We'll go through everything step by step, ensuring that anyone can easily make this dish at home. Let's dive in!
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What is a Rice Bowl With Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
A Rice Bowl with Chicken Teriyaki is a Japanese-inspired dish that features tender chicken breast, marinated and cooked in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. It's often accompanied by colorful vegetables and garnished with sesame seeds, making it as visually appealing as it is tasty. This dish encapsulates the umami flavors typical of Asian cuisine and results in a comforting meal that's both satisfying and nourishing.
Tools You’ll Need to Make a Rice Bowl With Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Cutting Board & Chef's Knife
Mixing Bowls
Pan or Skillet
Large Pot
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Spatula
Ingredients for a Rice Bowl With Chicken Teriyaki
For the Rice:
2 cups of rice
3 quarts of water
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup of chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon mirin or substitute with honey
- 2 or 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- Steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
These ingredients come together beautifully, providing depth of flavor and freshness in every bite!
How to Make a Rice Bowl With Chicken Teriyaki Step by Step
Now that we have our ingredients gathered let's walk through each step of making this delectable rice bowl.
Start seasoning the chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper then place them onto a plate and into the fridge. This step is salt brining the chicken which will help good browning and tenderness. Minimum 2 hours or overnight. This step is optional if you are short on time.
While your chicken marinates, prepare your rice by bringing the pot of water to boil and then adding the rice. After 10-12 minutes, check the rice for tenderness. When it’s done, drain the rice and place it back in the pot, covered. Let it steam off heat for 10-12 minutes before serving.
Mix your sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix until, it’s well combined.
Chop up any veggies you'd like to include- steamed broccoli works exceptionally well! Steam or saute your vegetables. Alternatively, you can simply use frozen steamable mixes if you're short on time.
Heat oil in your skillet over medium-high heat; add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes depending on size on each side. Once it’s nicely browned and cooked, set it aside on a plate.
Turn down the heat to medium and add the sauce onto the skillet. Scrape off the brown crispy bits off the pan; let it bubble up briefly until thickened before adding back in the chicken. Let the chicken sit in the sauce for 4-5 minutes in the pan until it thickens before serving.
Time to serve! Place rice in bowls first then top generously with your flavorful teriyaki chicken followed by steamed vegetables-and don’t forget those sesame seeds and green onions on top for an extra crunch!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get teriyaki sauce to thicken?
To thicken your teriyaki sauce effectively, mix about one tablespoon of arrowroot, or tapioca, or cornstarch with one tablespoon of cold water per one cup of liquid; add this mixture directly into your hot marinade towards the end when you’re sautéing it with chicken-it'll thicken quickly upon heating!
What goes well with chicken teriyaki?
Chicken teriyaki pairs wonderfully well with steamed jasmine or sushi rice complemented by colorful veggies such as carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers; additionally incorporating sides like miso soup or edamame will elevate your traditional Japanese meal experience.
Thank you so much for joining me today! I hope you're inspired to try making this delightful Rice Bowl with Chicken Teriyaki at home-it truly represents comfort food at its finest!
I want to acknowledge that this video was made in the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples.
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[@bradybunch84a]

I have been wanting this recipe for quite some time. I was so glad you made this video. Thanks big time!

[@GreenOnionsTomatoes]

Happy to hear it was helpful :) Happy Cooking!

[@marijnvanderploeg]

Thank you for the recipe! I added some green onions as garnish

[@GreenOnionsTomatoes]

You're welcome 😊. Thks for sharing green onions for garnishing, I will do that next time as well.

[@agnesgriffin6973]

I like your version of chicken teriyaki better than mine😊

[@GreenOnionsTomatoes]

Thank you, and I'm sure your version is delicious too 😊