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.
Servings 4
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.
