Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl 1770080254872 17j7
A classic, savory-sweet Japanese comfort dish featuring tender glazed chicken served over a bed of fluffy steamed rice.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 2 tbsp Sake
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 cups Short-grain white rice, cooked
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
- 1 cup Steamed broccoli florets(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- 5
Simmer the sauce with the chicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- 6
Divide the cooked rice into four serving bowls.
- 7
Top each bowl with a portion of the teriyaki chicken and any remaining sauce from the pan.
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and steamed broccoli before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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