Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
This Gluten-Free Teriyaki Chicken Bowl delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal with tender chicken coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce served over fluffy rice and your favorite vegetables. It's a quick and easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
45 min
Total Time
4
Servings
easy
Difficulty
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 cups Cooked Rice (Gluten-free)
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 medium Avocado
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the teriyaki sauce and mix well.
- 4
Place the chicken pieces in the teriyaki sauce and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator).
- 5
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, steam or stir-fry the broccoli florets and julienned carrots until tender-crisp.
- 7
Divide the cooked rice among bowls. Top with the teriyaki chicken, broccoli, and carrots.
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Add sliced avocado if desired.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- •For a spicier teriyaki sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- •You can substitute other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or edamame.
- •Marinating the chicken longer will enhance the flavor.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.