Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Chicken seasoning powder, to taste
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
- Light soy sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Mirin or sake (optional)
- Sugar
- Honey (optional)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- Ginger, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Large red chili pepper, sliced
- Baby corn, halved
- Broccoli florets
- Baby carrots, halved
- Sesame oil
- Togarashi or chili powder
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice
- Fish sauce
- Eggs
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with black pepper, salt, chicken seasoning powder, and a touch of sugar. Add 2 beaten eggs and mix well to coat. Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and mix until evenly coated. Set aside.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces lightly in all-purpose flour. Fry them in batches over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In the same pan, add light soy sauce as the base of the teriyaki sauce. Mix in a bit of dark soy sauce for color. Add sliced onion and ginger. Pour in mirin or sake, if using, and stir in sugar or honey for sweetness. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
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Cook the Mixed Vegetables:
- Chop all the vegetables. In a separate pan, heat a little sesame oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add all the chopped vegetables including the chili pepper. Stir-fry briefly, then add a small amount of water to help steam the vegetables until tender. Season with fish sauce and thicken with a slurry of cornstarch mixed with water. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
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Combine Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce:
- Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, add it to the prepared teriyaki sauce. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to absorb the flavors. Remove the chicken from the sauce and set aside.
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Assemble the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl:
- In serving bowls, place a generous serving of cooked white rice. Arrange the cooked mixed vegetables and teriyaki chicken over the rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkle of togarashi or chili powder for added spice.
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Serve:
- Your Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve immediately and garnish with additional toppings as desired.
This Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl recipe combines tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce with a colorful mix of stir-fried vegetables, all served over fluffy white rice. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Japan right to your table. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal any day of the week!
