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.
Easy teriyaki chicken bowl made with tender chicken, glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, and fluffy rice. A quick, flavorful, and balanced dinner.
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.
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.
Return cooked chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
Add rice to bowls, top with teriyaki chicken, and add vegetables.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.