Description
A Japanese-inspired gluten-free bowl packed with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into strips
- Optional: snap peas, mushrooms, zucchini
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or brown rice
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, chili flakes
- ¼ cup tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Let sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking.
- In a small saucepan, combine tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Heat gently and stir in cornstarch slurry. Whisk until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden and cooked through, 6–8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and stir-fry the vegetables starting with firmer ones like carrots and broccoli, then add bell peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until just tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in teriyaki sauce, toss to coat, and simmer 1 more minute.
- Assemble the bowl: layer rice, chicken, vegetables, and desired toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
Use tamari for a gluten-free version. Keep veggies slightly crisp for best texture. Customize with tofu, shrimp, or different veggies as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg