Teriyaki Chicken Veggie Bowls
These Teriyaki Chicken Veggie Bowls offer a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dinner option featuring tender chicken glazed in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, combined with fresh vegetables and served over fluffy rice or quinoa. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this customizable recipe delivers a balanced and satisfying meal loved by all.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free (if soy sauce is replaced with tamari or coconut aminos)
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Garnishes
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces for quick and even cooking. Lightly season, then pan-sear over medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cook the Vegetables: In a drizzle of oil, sauté the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas until they become tender-crisp, retaining their vibrant color and crunch.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Combine soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer while stirring until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Toss Chicken and Veggies in Sauce: Add the cooked chicken and vegetables back into the pan with the teriyaki sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the flavorful glaze.
- Assemble the Bowls: Serve the glazed chicken and vegetables over warm steamed rice or quinoa. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions to finish.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for a richer, more vibrant sauce flavor.
- Don’t overcook vegetables; keep them crisp for texture contrast.
- Simmer sauce until thick enough to cling without being too sticky or runny.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking to retain juiciness before tossing in the sauce.
- Cook rice ahead to save time when assembling the bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Teriyaki chicken, veggie bowls, quick dinner, healthy meal, gluten free, meal prep