Easy Hot Lunch Idea: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl Recipe
This delicious rice bowl is a quick and easy Japanese meal that can also be enjoyed at lunchtime. Your kids will love how every bite is loaded with tender chicken smothered in a rich, garlic teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Lunch
Keyword: Hot Lunch Ideas
Servings: 4 people
Author: Izzy
- 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
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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!
- Nutrition info doesn’t include broccoli or steam rice.