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Find out the best Japanese Foods to try: from Teriyaki Chicken to Dragon Sushi Roll, to Ramen and Mochi dessert. We’ve rounded 28 of the most popular Japanese food recipes for you to try. You’ll find simple recipes that you can make at home which will taste just as good as if you had ordered from a restaurant.
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Easy Japanese Foods (Teriyaki Chicken Recipe and More)

The teriyaki chicken bowls recipe is a quick and easy Japanese dinner that can be made within 15 minutes. Tender chicken is tossed with sweet, savoury, and garlicky teriyaki sauce and then served with rice and steamed broccoli. No marinating needed! it’s better than takeout from your favorite Asian restaurant!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Keyword: Japanese Food Recipes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • optional 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For Serving:

  • steamed rice
  • broccoli

Instructions

  • Mix together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, cornstarch, and optional ginger powder in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts. Fry for about 3 minutes per side (5-6 in total) until golden brown.
  • Add teriyaki sauce to chicken and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat. Serve the chicken on top of rice in a bowl with steamed broccoli. Enjoy!