Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe for Family Recipe
This Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl recipe combines tender, juicy chicken with crisp broccoli and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Served over your choice of rice or quinoa, this dish is a quick, healthy, and satisfying family meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into uniform pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For Serving
- Cooked rice or quinoa, as desired
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds or chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the broccoli into florets, slice the bell peppers, and cut the chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well blended, then remove from heat.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and sliced bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken. Stir-fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Cook and stir for another minute to ensure everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve: Immediately serve the teriyaki chicken and vegetables over cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep sodium levels moderate.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Vegetables can be varied or added according to preference, such as snow peas, carrots, or mushrooms.
- Make sure to cut chicken and vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of the recipe excluding rice/quinoa)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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