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Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Chicken thighs are simmered in a sweet-savory homemade teriyaki sauce and served over rice with steamed vegetables for an easy dinner bowl.

⏱ 10 minPrep time
🔥 20 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Teriyaki Chicken Bowls with glazed chicken, rice and sesame seeds

Teriyaki cooking originated in Japan, where meat or fish is glazed in a soy sauce, mirin, and sugar mixture and grilled or broiled. The dish became widely popular in the United States, particularly the Pacific Northwest, throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, evolving into the sweet, sticky Americanized teriyaki bowls now found nationwide.

Sweet, savory, and served over rice

Chicken thighs are simmered in a sweet-savory homemade teriyaki sauce and served over rice with steamed vegetables for an easy dinner bowl.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Pour in the sauce and simmer 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice with steamed broccoli.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breast when simmered in sauce for this length of time. Steam the broccoli separately so it stays bright green and crisp-tender.

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Recipe details

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Servings4
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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