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Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls - better than takeout and made with just a few ingredients, this Asian chicken dinner idea is on our weekly rotation! Sweet, garlicky chicken served with rice and steamed broccoli comes together in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 222 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- salt and pepper
for the sauce:
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
additional:
- rice
- steamed broccoli
Instructions
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Cook rice according to instructions on packaging.
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Steam broccoli.
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Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place in large non stick skillet.
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Cook until done, stirring often.
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In a small bowl or a measuring cup, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vinegar and cornstarch. Whisk together until there are no cornstarch lumps. Add sauce to chicken and cook stirring constantly, until it thickens into shiny glaze.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately with rice and steamed broccoli.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
The calorie amount is for the chicken and sauce only. I use MyFitnessPal. Please, treat the calorie count as an estimate. Thank you!
You can make the sauce ahead of time, by using my recipe for the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 591mg26%
Potassium 471mg13%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.