Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings (6 oz chicken + 3 tbsp sauce each)
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Calories
403 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
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This easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe makes delicious, juicy chicken that is perfect for rice bowls, stir-fries, and salads. The teriyaki sauce doubles as both a marinade and a serving sauce and can be used with other meats and veggies as well.
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Ingredients
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (from one piece, see note 2)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes optional (see note 3)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 2 large, see note 5)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- thinly sliced scallions for garnish, optional
- sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
To make the teriyaki sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, water, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer.
- To make the cornstarch slurry, remove 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce to a small bowl and whisk in cornstarch. Return to the saucepan and continue simmering until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes (you should have 1 cup sauce).
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for the chicken and refrigerate the remainder until serving time.
To make the chicken:
- In a plastic zipper-top bag or glass dish, add chicken and 1/4 cup reserved, cooled teriyaki sauce. Marinade at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until browned on one side, about 5 minutes.
- Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on an internal thermometer, about 10 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board and let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining teriyaki sauce and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Mirin: Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine that is widely available at grocery stores, Target, and Walmart. If you can’t find it, substitute 2 tablespoons dry white wine OR rice vinegar AND 1 teaspoon sugar for the 2 tablespoons mirin in this recipe.
- Ginger: Store the whole root in the freezer, as-is and grate it when you need it. Some grocery stores also sell tubes of grated ginger in the produce area and it works perfectly here (I usually pick up a tube of the garlic paste, too, if I'm going to make teriyaki sauce).
- Red pepper flakes: Maybe omit these if you're feeding children (I always do) or add more if you love heat.
- Chicken: For more surface area, butterfly chicken breasts before adding to the bag with the marinade (or buy chicken breast filets or tenders).
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 servings, 6 ounces of chicken and 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) teriyaki sauce per serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6 oz chicken
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1886mg
(79%)
Potassium
700mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (6 oz chicken + 3 tbsp sauce each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6 oz chicken | |
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1886mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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