Japanese Delight: Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Steamed broccoli florets for serving
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. Step 2: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Step 3: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked white rice. Top with steamed broccoli florets.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes:

Experience the savory and sweet flavors of Japan with these delicious Chicken Teriyaki Bowls. A quick and satisfying meal for any day!

Itadakimasu!