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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

A delightful fusion of flavors featuring tender chicken in teriyaki sauce served over rice with steamed vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Cubed for easy cooking.
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil For sautéing the chicken.
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce The base of the teriyaki sauce.
  • 1/2 cup water To adjust consistency of the sauce.
  • 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar For sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar Adds acidity to balance flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil Optional for an extra layer of flavor.
  • 1 tsp ground ginger A warm spice that complements the dish well.
  • 2 tsp minced garlic Essential for aromatic flavoring.
  • 2 Tbsp honey Enhances sweetness naturally.
  • 3 tsp cornstarch To thicken the sauce beautifully.
  • to taste sesame seeds For garnish.
  • to taste chopped green onions For garnish.
  • as needed rice Choose white or brown according to preference.
  • as needed steamed veggies Adds nutrition and color to your meal.

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add cubed chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), ground ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until well combined.
  4. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken nicely, approximately 3-4 minutes more on medium heat.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice with an assortment of colorful vegetables on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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