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Perfect Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl: 4 Glorious Tastes

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
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This Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl recipe captures that perfect balance of sweet and savory flavor we chased down on our trip to Japan. It is a simple, satisfying meal that brings back wonderful memories of our travels. You will love the sticky, glazed chicken over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1/4 cup Sake (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice
  • 2 Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. This is your base sauce.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Set this slurry aside.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  4. Pour about 3/4 of the base sauce over the cooked chicken. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, stirring gently. Reserve the remaining 1/4 of the base sauce for later.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it slowly into the simmering chicken mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
  6. Stir in the reserved 1/4 base sauce for an extra layer of fresh flavor. Cook for one more minute.
  7. To serve, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each serving with the glazed teriyaki chicken.
  8. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy this taste of our memory!

Notes

  • For an extra sweet and sticky glaze, you can reduce the sauce slightly before adding the cornstarch slurry.
  • If you prefer a lighter taste, use chicken breast instead of thighs, but watch the cooking time closely.
  • Richard insists that using fresh ginger makes all the difference in this recipe.

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