A teriyaki chicken bowl is one of those meals that feels like takeout, but tastes even better when made at home. It’s simple, balanced, and full of that sweet-savory glaze that coats every bite of tender chicken.
The chicken is cooked until golden, then coated in a glossy teriyaki sauce that’s slightly sweet, salty, and rich. Served over fluffy rice and veggies, it becomes a comforting bowl that works for both quick dinners and meal prep.
It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t need complicated steps—just good seasoning, a simple sauce, and everything coming together in one bowl.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Description
Easy teriyaki chicken bowl made with tender chicken, glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, and fluffy rice. A quick, flavorful, and balanced dinner.
Ingredients
🍗Chicken
🍶Teriyaki sauce
Slurry
🍚🥦To serve
Instructions
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Cook chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, black pepper and cornstarch. Make sure cornstarch coats all the chicken.
Heat a pan with some olive oil, cook chicken in batches until cooked through and browned.
Remove from pan and set aside.
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Make the sauce
In the same pan, combine soy sauce, sugar, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Bring to a simmer.Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thick and glossy.
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Combine
Return cooked chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
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Assemble and serve bowls
Add rice to bowls, top with teriyaki chicken, and add vegetables.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Note
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t over-reduce sauce—it should stay glossy
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier texture
- Reduce sauce by half if you like it less saucy
- Feel free to use your favorite veggies
