Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), cubed
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Optional Add-ons (Highly Recommended):
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
Cooking Methods
This dish can be prepared using:
- Stovetop (most common)
- Wok cooking
- Grill pan
- Air fryer (chicken only, then sauced)
Below is the classic stovetop method.
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside, keeping it warm.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and fully cooked.
Step 3: Build the Flavor
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan (optional).
- Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in:
- Teriyaki sauce
- Soy sauce
- Honey or brown sugar
Step 4: Glaze & Simmer
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Sauce will thicken and coat the chicken beautifully.
Step 5: Assemble
- Spoon rice into bowls.
- Top generously with teriyaki chicken.
- Drizzle extra sauce from the pan over the rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.