Description
Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken bowls served with juicy pineapple, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables for a colorful and satisfying tropical-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- For the Bowls:
- 4 cups cooked white rice or brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Steam or sauté the broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Jasmine rice works especially well for its soft texture and fragrant flavor.
- Fresh pineapple can be grilled for extra sweetness and smoky flavor.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep fresh vegetables separate during storage to maintain crispness.
- Reheat chicken and rice with a splash of water to keep them moist.
- Tofu or shrimp can be substituted for chicken for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
