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Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

A quick and flavorful chicken teriyaki bowl with crisp-tender vegetables and a glossy homemade sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until the sugar dissolves; set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Add the chopped broccoli and diced red bell pepper to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender; remove the vegetables and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet, add the cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, and sear without stirring for 3–4 minutes to brown one side.
  5. Stir or flip the chicken pieces and cook another 3–4 minutes until cooked through; remove the chicken and set aside.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
  7. Return the skillet to medium heat, pour in the reserved sauce, then stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, then add the cooked vegetables and stir just until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
  9. Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Whisk the sauce well so the sugar fully dissolves.
  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Cook vegetables until crisp-tender to retain texture.
  • Mix cornstarch with cold water to avoid lumps.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.