Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Teriyaki Grilled Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowls, a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines tender grilled chicken, colorful vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy evenings or family gatherings. The savory teriyaki glaze adds a delightful sweetness that enhances the fresh ingredients, making every bite full of flavor. Customize your bowl with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized touch. Enjoy these wholesome bowls for a delicious dinner that’s nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (divided, plus more for brushing grill)
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Ground black pepper
- 1 medium zucchini (diced into half moons and quartered)
- 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
- 2 1/2 cups small diced broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups white or brown rice (cooked according to directions on package)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Reserve some sauce for drizzling later.
- Marinate chicken in half of the teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; brush with olive oil.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Sauté zucchini, carrots, and broccoli in olive oil until tender but crisp.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, top with grilled chicken and sautéed vegetables, drizzle with reserved teriyaki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg