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Handheld smartphone photo of a Teriyaki Chicken Bowl showing char marks on chicken and vibrant green broccoli.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl: The Ultimate 20-Minute Glossy Glazed Dinner

A stunning Teriyaki Chicken Bowl featuring juicy seared chicken breast coated in a thick, glossy dark brown glaze. Served over fluffy white rice with vibrant tender-crisp broccoli and toasted sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bowl Components
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 cups white rice jasmine or long-grain
  • 3 cups broccoli florets fresh
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For searing chicken
  • 1 Steamer Basket For the broccoli
  • 1 Rice Cooker Optional

Method
 

Prepare the Base and Veggies
  1. Rinse the white rice until water runs clear. Cook 2 cups (370g) rice with 4 cups (950ml) water until fluffy.
  2. Steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Pat chicken breast chunks dry. Heat oil in a large skillet and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown char marks appear.
Glaze and Assemble
  1. Add soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic to the skillet. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until the glaze is thick and glossy.
  2. Divide rice into bowls. Top with glazed chicken and steamed broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha to the glaze.
Ensure the pan is very hot before adding chicken to get those professional char marks.