Easy Flavor-Packed Teriyaki Chicken Bowls with Sesame Broccoli
A quick and easy teriyaki chicken bowl recipe featuring juicy chicken, a homemade sweet-savory sauce, and toasty sesame broccoli, ready in about 25 minutes using simple pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets (about 300 g)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 cups cooked rice or noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces. Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Cook rice or noodles according to package instructions, set aside.
- Make the teriyaki sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce or tamari, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets. Toss with sesame oil and sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add a splash of water and cover for a minute if needed to steam slightly.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to the skillet with broccoli. Pour the teriyaki sauce over and stir well to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and broccoli.
- Toast sesame seeds: While sauce thickens, toast sesame seeds in a dry small pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Spoon teriyaki chicken and sesame broccoli over cooked rice or noodles. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to avoid steaming instead of searing. Toast sesame seeds separately for best flavor. Use fresh garlic and ginger for optimal taste. Sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Adjust cooking time if using chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 35
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