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Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Bowl

Tender seared chicken glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce over fluffy rice, topped with cucumber, scallion, and sesame seeds. Ready in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
548
Protein
42g
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Bowl
satisfyingquickjapanesechickentenderjuicyfluffyMain course

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook rice in a saucepan with 3 cups water, covered, until tender, ~15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until combined.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges turn golden, ~4 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Pour teriyaki sauce into the skillet and stir until chicken is coated and sauce thickens, ~2 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Divide hot rice between two bowls. Top each with teriyaki chicken.

  8. Step 8

    Arrange cucumber slices on top. Drizzle any extra sauce from the pan over the bowls.

  9. Step 9

    Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan with lid
  • paper towels
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • two bowls

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