Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Bowls

Sweet and savory chicken glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy white rice with tender steamed carrots.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.41/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• savory
• sweet
• stir-fry
• healthy

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry))
• 2 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 3 carrots (medium, peeled and sliced)

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice according to package directions, while preparing the chicken and sauce.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Pour the whisked sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the teriyaki glaze.
6. Meanwhile, steam the sliced carrots until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. This can be done in a steamer basket over boiling water or in the microwave.
7. Serve the teriyaki chicken and steamed carrots over the cooked white rice.

Notes

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and visual appeal, if desired. The chicken can be marinated in the teriyaki sauce for 15-20 minutes before cooking if you have extra time.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 60.5 g
• Fat: 9.2 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 920 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
• Sugar: 21.1 g
• Cholesterol: 78 mg