1-Getting started with this teriyaki chicken rice bowl is as easy as following a few clear steps. First, prepare all your ingredients by cubing the chicken breasts, mincing the garlic, and measuring out the sauces and rice as listed. This helps everything go smoothly once you start cooking.

2-Next, cook your choice of rice according to the package directions, which usually means simmering white, brown, or quinoa for about 15-20 minutes until it’s tender and fluffy. While the rice cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil if you’re using it, ground ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl to make the teriyaki sauce.

3-Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the cubed chicken and brown it until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Once the chicken is ready, pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir as it simmers for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly. For the vegetables, steam options like carrots and broccoli until they’re tender but still crisp to keep their nutrients intact.

4-Assembling and Serving Finally, spoon the cooked rice into bowls and top it with the saucy chicken and steamed veggies. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish, and you’re set to serve. This whole process takes just about 25 minutes total, with 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, making it a quick win for any meal.