Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli Bowl
Indulge in the savory delight of a Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli Bowl, a dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a sweet and sticky homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this bowl is both nutritious and satisfying. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it caters to even the pickiest eaters. Whether served over fluffy rice or paired with quinoa, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt; cover and simmer until fluffy.
- Steam the Broccoli: Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pour over chicken; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the pan until thickened.
- Serve: Layer cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl; top with teriyaki chicken and steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg