Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
This easy teriyaki chicken bowl is a quick, budget-friendly meal made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and great for leftovers the next day.
Servings: 6
Cost: $12.48, $2.08 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts ($2.50)
- ¼ tsp salt ($0.02)
- ¼ tsp black pepper ($0.05)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil ($0.25)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic ($0.30)
- 1 red bell pepper ($1.00, diced (1-inch pieces))
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets ($1.16)
- ½ red onion ($0.50, diced (1-inch pieces))
- 2 cups cooked rice ($0.75)
- 2 green onions ($0.50, diced (for serving))
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds ($0.30, for serving)
- Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce ($0.65)
- ½ cup chicken broth ($0.75)
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar ($0.40)
- ¼ cup honey ($0.50, or brown sugar)
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch ($0.15)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger ($0.20, or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
Instructions
- Cut 1 lb chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and season with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Heat 1 Tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until browned. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet.
- Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, and ½ diced red onion to the skillet (add a little more oil if needed). Sauté for about 5 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup chicken broth, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, ¼ cup honey (or brown sugar), 1 Tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp grated ginger.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over 2 cups cooked rice and top with 2 diced green onions and 1 Tbsp sesame seeds.
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Notes
For a sweeter sauce, substitute brown sugar or add an extra ¼ cup brown sugar.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
