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Best Easy Teriyaki Style Chicken Rice Recipe

Name: Best Easy Teriyaki Style Chicken Rice Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 350 g
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken thighs 1.5 lbs; Cooked white rice 4 cups; Broccoli florets 2 cups; Carrot, sliced 1 cup; Scallions, sliced 0.5 cup; Soy sauce 0.25 cup; Mirin 3 tbsp; Brown sugar 2 tbsp; Honey 1 tbsp; Garlic, minced 2 cloves; Ginger, grated 1 tsp; Cornstarch 2 tsp; Water 2 tbsp; Sesame oil 1 tsp

Glazed chicken in a sweet-savory teriyaki-style sauce is served over steamed rice with vegetables. This protein-packed family meal is quick, family-friendly, and appeals to all ages.

Cook 40 min Difficulty EASY 510 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken thighs 1.5 lbs
Cooked white rice 4 cups
Broccoli florets 2 cups
Carrot, sliced 1 cup
Scallions, sliced 0.5 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

Soy sauce 0.25 cup
Mirin 3 tbsp
Brown sugar 2 tbsp
Honey 1 tbsp
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Ginger, grated 1 tsp
Cornstarch 2 tsp
Water 2 tbsp
Sesame oil 1 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 60 g 47%

Protein 28 g 22%

Fat 14 g 31%

Serving size 350g

Cooking steps

1

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to make the teriyaki sauce base.
2

Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp water to create a slurry and set aside for later thickening.
3

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
4

In the same skillet, add broccoli and carrots. Stir-fry on medium heat with 2 tbsp water until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4–5 minutes.
5

Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the teriyaki sauce, stirring well. Once bubbling, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats chicken and vegetables evenly, 2–3 minutes.
6

Serve cooked rice in bowls, top with the teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture, and garnish with sliced scallions.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What ingredients give Teriyaki Style Chicken Rice its signature flavor?

The core of this dish’s flavor comes from the homemade teriyaki-style sauce, which balances soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. These create a sweet, savory, and slightly aromatic glaze that defines the recipe. The addition of sesame oil gives a finishing touch of nuttiness.

Q. How should I control the heat when cooking the chicken to get the best texture?

Cook chicken pieces over medium-high heat until browned and just cooked through—about 7 to 8 minutes. This searing locks in juices without overcooking. Reduce the heat to medium when adding vegetables and sauce, which prevents burning and helps thicken the sauce evenly.

Q. What’s the key to preventing the chicken from becoming tough or the sauce too runny?

To keep the chicken tender, don’t overcook—remove it from heat as soon as it’s just done. Add the cornstarch slurry only after the sauce is bubbling; this ensures a glossy, properly thickened glaze that coats without turning watery or gummy.

Q. How many calories and what is the protein content per serving?

Each serving contains about 510 kcal, with 28 grams of protein. This makes it a protein-packed meal suitable for active families or anyone looking to balance taste with nutrition.

Best Easy Teriyaki Style Chicken Rice Recipe

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