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Simple Teriyaki Bowl with Chicken

Simple Teriyaki Bowl with Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, the Simple Teriyaki Bowl with Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is both flavorful and nutritious. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory teriyaki sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight for a delicious family meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces teriyaki sauce
  • 3 cups roughly chopped napa cabbage
  • 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 1 cup sliced fresh pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Frying Pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Set two large skillets or sauté pans on the stove top. Make sure one sauté pan has a well fitting lid. If cooking rice, also set out a large pot for the rice, and follow the package instructions.
  2. Chop the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with cornstarch, salt, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  3. Chop the remaining fresh produce.
  4. Add the carrots to the sauté pan with a lid. Pour 1/3 cup of water into the pan and turn the heat on medium. Cover with a lid and steam the carrots for 5 minutes. Then push the carrots to one side of the pan and add in the broccoli florets and the napa cabbage. Sprinkle the tops with salt and pepper. Cover again and steam for another 3 minutes. Then remove from heat.
  5. While the veggies are steaming, place the sesame oil in the other skillet and set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Stir fry the chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes, until mostly cooked. Then pour in the teriyaki sauce. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens around the chicken pieces. Remove from heat.
  6. To assemble: Scoop 1 cup of cooked rice into four bowls. Top each rice bowl with an equal portion of hot teriyaki chicken, steamed napa cabbage, sliced carrots, and broccoli florets. Then garnish with cool sliced radishes, fresh pineapple, and a good sprinkling of sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Tip 1: In a hurry? You can buy pre-cooked rice to heat up for this recipe, to cut down on cooking time.
  • Tip 2: You can also buy pre-sliced carrots and broccoli to cut down on chopping.
  • Tip 3: Homemade teriyaki chicken will keep well for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Tip 4: I suggest storing each of the bowl elements – meat, steamed veggies, rice, and fresh garnishes – in their own container.