Name: Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine); 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions (sliced); 1 fresh chili (thinly sliced (optional)); 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for the slurry)

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These Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are a weeknight favorite! Tender chicken is coated in a sweet and savory homemade sauce and served with crisp broccoli. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.

teriyaki chicken with rice, broccoli and chili on a white table.

Why Families Love This Recipe:

Better-than-takeout flavor at home
Quick and easy (30 minutes)
Protein + veggies in one bowl
Customizable spice level
Great for leftovers and meal prep

The honey garlic teriyaki sauce brings everything together with rich and familiar flavor that the whole family loves.

Portrait of a teriyaki chicken bowl sprinkled with seesame seeds, fresh chillies and broccoli with more food in a bowl in the back.

Tips for the Best Teriyaki Chicken

Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Don’t overcook broccoli—keep it bright and slightly crisp.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Double the sauce if you like extra for drizzling.

Easy Variations

Make It Spicier

Add red pepper flakes or extra chili slices.

Swap the Protein

tofu
shrimp
beef

Use Different Veggies

snap peas
bell peppers
carrots

Portrait top view of Japanese teriyaki meat, with broccoli, white rice and fresh chillies.

Meal Prep & Storage

Refrigerator:
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Reheat:
Warm in skillet or microwave.

Perfect for meal prep lunches!

Bowl of teriyaki chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds, fresh chillies and broccoli.

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Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

These Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are a weeknight favorite! Ready in about 30 minutes, they make a flavorful and family-friendly meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp avocado oil
3 cups cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 green onions sliced
1 fresh chili thinly sliced (optional)

Honey Garlic Teriyaki Sauce

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for the slurry

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add broccoli and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add a splash of water and cover briefly if needed to soften.
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return chicken to the skillet and toss with the sauce and broccoli until evenly coated and heated through.
Spoon rice into bowls and top with chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and sliced chilies. Serve warm.