Cooking Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Recipe with Broccoli and Sweet Potato

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor.

Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl to create the teriyaki sauce.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.

Steam broccoli and sweet potato until tender, about 5 minutes.

Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.

Top rice with teriyaki chicken and steamed vegetables.

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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