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Easy Flavor-Packed Teriyaki Chicken Bowls Recipe for Weekly Meal Prep Success

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A quick and easy teriyaki chicken bowl recipe perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep, featuring tender chicken, a sweet-savory sauce, fluffy rice, and crisp veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions or set aside leftover rice to warm later.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes (if using). Whisk until honey is dissolved and set aside.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook 4-5 minutes until browned on one side.
  4. Flip chicken and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken to skillet with vegetables. Pour teriyaki sauce over and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Add cornstarch slurry and stir constantly as sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  8. Divide cooked rice into bowls or meal prep containers. Spoon teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture on top.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  10. Let bowls cool before sealing if storing for meal prep. Store in fridge and reheat gently when ready to eat.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or extra soy sauce to loosen. Fresh garlic and ginger provide best flavor. Cornstarch slurry should be added once sauce starts simmering for glossy texture. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free version. Frozen veggies can be used if fresh are unavailable. For lower-carb option, substitute rice with cauliflower rice.

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