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Published: June 16, 2021 Last Modified: June 16, 2021 By Sara 14 Comments

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe

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This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce.

This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A quick and healthy dinner option that always gets rave reviews from friends and family!

My family loves it when I recreate our favorite take out dishes at home including miso salmon, kung pao beef and these light and fresh teriyaki chicken bowls.

This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce. This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce.

Teriyaki chicken bowl with vegetables served over rice.

We have a local Japanese restaurant that makes the best teriyaki chicken bowls, and I decided it was time that I learned to make this dish at home. My version uses any type of cooked chicken, plus whatever veggies you have on hand which makes it super versatile and totally delicious.

How do you make a teriyaki chicken bowl?

Start by cooking your chicken, then cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. While the chicken is cooking, cut up some fresh vegetables and put the sauce ingredients on the stove. Bring the sauce to a boil. Cook the vegetables until they’re tender, then place rice into bowls. Toss the chicken with the teriyaki sauce, then spoon the chicken and vegetables on top of the rice. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds, then serve and enjoy.

Bowls of ingredients including vegetables, garlic, chicken and sauces.

Tips for the perfect dish

  • You really can use any type of cooked chicken in this dish, I prefer to grill mine but you can also bake it or sear it on the stove top. In a pinch you can even use diced or shredded leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken!
  • You can prepare the individual components of the dish in advance, then just reheat and combine everything when you’re ready to eat.
  • While I prefer the flavor and texture of fresh vegetables in this dish, you can also use frozen veggies if that’s what you have on hand.

Cooked vegetables on a grill pan.

Homemade teriyaki sauce

I make my own teriyaki sauce for this recipe because I think it has a lot more flavor than the store bought variety. Simply combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a pan and bring it to a simmer. Whisk together corn starch with water, then stir the corn starch mixture into the pan. Let the sauce cook until it’s thickened, then use right away or refrigerate for up to 5 days. In a pinch, it’s fine to use store bought sauce!

Diced chicken in a bowl with teriyaki sauce.

Teriyaki Chicken bowl flavor variations

While this dish is delicious as-is, it can really be made in an endless number of ways.

  • Protein: This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. That being said, you can also use chicken thighs, flank steak, shrimp or tofu.
  • Vegetables: I like to use a blend of colorful veggies including broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, baby corn and mushrooms. Other great options include zucchini, spinach, asparagus, bok choy or cauliflower. Pineapple chunks are also a nice addition!
  • Grains: Swap out the white rice for udon noodles, brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

A set of chopsticks in a teriyaki chicken bowl.

Try these teriyaki chicken bowls for dinner tonight, you’ll be glad you did!

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Teriyaki chicken bowl with vegetables served over rice.
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Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

This teriyaki chicken bowl recipe is diced chicken, colorful vegetables and steamed rice served with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A quick and healthy dinner option that always gets rave reviews from friends and family!
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 618kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the Bowls

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups mixed raw vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, snow peas, bell peppers and mushrooms
  • 4 cups white rice cooked
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

For the Bowls

  • Heat a pan or grill over medium high heat. Place 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan or brush the oil onto the grill.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken in the pan or on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from the pan or grill and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the pan or brush on the grill grates. Add the vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they're tender. Season the veggies with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Sauce

  • Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pan over medium heat. Bring the ingredients to a simmer.
  • Whisk the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Slowly add the corn starch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1 minute or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.

For Assembly

  • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Divide the rice between 4 bowls. Place the chicken and vegetables on top of the rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Katrina says

      September 20, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! The sauce was perfect! Glad I doubled the recipe for our family of 5.

      Reply
    2. Lara says

      December 22, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      Would it be okay if I use ground ginger powder instead of fresh? If so, does the measurement change? Thanks!
      P.S. I just discovered your recipes and they all look and sound delicious! I can’t wait to dig in!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 23, 2021 at 11:07 am

        You can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger powder!

        Reply
    3. Karen says

      September 29, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe that the whole family enjoyed.

      Reply
    4. Alexa says

      June 24, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      We loved this Teriyaki chicken recipe! It was super easy to make and delicious! Thanks for the detailed instructions.

      Reply
    5. Erica says

      June 24, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Anything teriyaki is a huge win in our house. So delicious!

      Reply
    6. Nathan says

      June 24, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a sucker for a good teriyaki chicken bowl, especially one that’s so simple to make! Definitely adding this to my list for a dinner next week!

      Reply
    7. Tara says

      June 24, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such a flavorful bowl! The chicken sounds amazing paired with all those colorful vegetables and I love how easily everything comes together. Yum!

      Reply
    8. Jessica Formicola says

      June 24, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love teriyaki chicken when ordering takeout, so these bowls are right up my alley! They look amazing and I can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
    9. Ashley F. says

      June 23, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      My family kept coming back for seconds! Loved it!

      Reply
    10. Suzy says

      June 23, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      Keeping this on our meal rotation! Loved it!

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      June 23, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      This bowl was such a huge hit and was gone so fast! The family loved this recipe and it’s definitely our favorite one now! I’ll definitely be making this recipe again!

      Reply
    12. Keri Bevan says

      June 23, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great , easy recipe. My kids loved it!! Thank you!

      Reply
    13. serena says

      June 23, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      So simple to make and I love the flavors in the sauce. Great weeknight meal!

      Reply

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