Honey Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

Honey Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

from withsaltandwit.com
20 min
4 servings

These delicious Skinny Honey Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls is a super quick dinner! Tender chicken is sautéed until juicy and simmered in a homemade, healthy teriyaki sauce. Served with fresh veggies and rice, you will forget all about takeout!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (gluten free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 pounds raw boneless chicken breast or tenders
  • 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Garnish, sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    [b]Sauce:[/b] In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Whisk well until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.

  2. 2

    [b]Rice:[/b] In a medium saucepan, cook the rice according to the package instructions. During the last 7 minutes, add the broccoli and cook until tender crisp. Set aside and keep warm.

  3. 3

    [b]Chicken:[/b] While rice cooks, in a large saute pan, preheat over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on one side, 3 minutes. Flip chicken and add the sauce ingredients. Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink and the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    To serve, divide the rice and broccoli between 4 bowls. Top with chicken, sauce, green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.