Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Power Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option, perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender chicken, wholesome grains, and vibrant veggies come together in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, making this dish a satisfying choice for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
For the Bowls:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup edamame (cooked and shelled)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, edamame, and avocado. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prep all components in advance and assemble just before serving.
- Swap the rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
