Description
These Ground Chicken Teriyaki Bowls are packed with savory-sweet flavor, colorful vegetables, and fresh cucumber topping. A quick and satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 bell peppers, sliced thinly
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced thinly
- 1.5 cups rice
- 2 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink.
- Pour half of the sauce into the chicken and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sliced peppers and onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour most of the remaining sauce into the vegetables, reserving about 2 tablespoons for the cucumber mixture. Simmer the vegetables for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, green onion, and reserved sauce.
- Assemble the bowls with rice on the bottom, followed by the teriyaki chicken and vegetables. Top with the cucumber mixture and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or tofu if desired.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a different base.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
