Description
Discover how to make a delicious teriyaki chicken rice bowl at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions
- 25 cup (60 ml) lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s mirin
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s dark brown sugar
- 3 teaspoon (15 ml) s cornstarch, divided
- 75 teaspoon (4 ml) ground pepper, divided
- 4 (4 ounce (113 g)) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s vegetable oil, divided
- 4 cup (960 ml) s broccoli florets
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grated fresh ginger
- 2 cup (480 ml) s hot cooked brown rice
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the white and light green parts of the scallions into 2-inch segments and place them in a small bowl. Finely slice the dark green parts and keep them aside for garnishing.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon of ground pepper; set this mixture aside. In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces with the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
- Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Move them onto a plate.
- Pour the other tablespoon of oil into the skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and scallion pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan, then incorporate the ginger and the soy sauce mixture you set aside. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the hot cooked brown rice among four bowls. Top with the chicken and vegetables, sprinkle with the reserved sliced scallions, and garnish with sesame seeds if you like.
Notes
- Consider using low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces for even cooking.
- Customize vegetables based on preference – mushrooms or snap peas are great additions.
