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Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl

A classic Japanese comfort food, this teriyaki chicken rice bowl is a quick and easy lunch option that's completely nut-free. The sweet and savory teriyaki sauce coats tender chicken pieces, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for meal prep!

15m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains sesameNUTS-free
550 cal|40g protein|60g carbs|18g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons Sake (or rice wine vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 4 cups Cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
  3. 3In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  4. 4Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  5. 5Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
  6. 6Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

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