These Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are one of my favorite fast weeknight dinners. If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that can be made in advance, these bowls are a flavor-packed crowd pleaser made with juicy chicken coated in homemade teriyaki sauce, crisp-tender broccoli, and fluffy rice!

The Key Ingredients

• Chicken. I am a chicken thigh girl, but you can easily swap in chicken breast for a leaner meal. Just make sure to cut the chicken breasts in half so they’re thinner, which helps them soak up the marinade and cook evenly.
• Teriyaki sauce. There is truly no easier sauce to make than teriyaki since it only has 4 ingredients! Homemade teriyaki sauce is likely a bit thinner than what you’ll find in the store, making it great for marinades and drizzling over the grilled chicken and broccoli. (You can use your favorite store brand, if desired.)
• Sriracha or chili garlic paste. For a bit of heat, I add some sriracha or chili garlic paste to the marinade. You could also use a finely chopped jalapeño or serrano.
• Steamed rice. Any steamed rice works here!
• Broccoli. You can steam, roast, or grill the broccoli or swap in your favorite veggies.
• Toppings. Some sliced green onion and sesame seeds are a must for topping these bowls.

Tools You’ll Need

• Sharp Knife
• Mixing Bowls
• Outdoor Grill, Cast Iron Skillet or Grill Pan
• Cutting Board
• Rice Steamer

Step-by-Step Overview of Making the Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

No grill? No problem! While I love grilling the teriyaki chicken to create that caramelized exterior, you can also make these on the stove top or the oven when cooking outside isn’t feasible.

1. Make the teriyaki sauce. It’s equal parts soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar reduced until slightly thickened. Let the sauce cool before using.
2. Marinate the chicken. Toss the chicken with 1/2 cup of the prepared teriyaki sauce and some sriracha for a little heat. In a perfect world, you’d marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours — but just marinate it for however long you can.
3. Grill the teriyaki chicken. Chicken thighs need to cook for around 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Brush the chicken with the reserved teriyaki sauce as it cooks to infuse it with flavor and caramelize the exterior.
4. Assemble your rice bowls. I love drizzling my bowls with extra teriyaki sauce; just make sure you’re using the leftover sauce that never came in contact with the raw chicken!

Ways to Customize Your Bowls

The best part about making these teriyaki chicken, rice, and broccoli bowls is that it’s a blueprint for a recipe that you can easily customize to your tastes!

• Switch up the starch. I love white rice, but it’s so easy to mix things up by swapping in brown or purple rice, quinoa, couscous, or even cauliflower rice if you’re looking for a low carb option. You could also try some cold soba or rice noodles.
• Use a different veggie. Broccoli is a fast and easy vegetable to prepare (especially if you buy the steam bags that can go into the microwave!), but any veggie may be used.
• Toppings, toppings, toppings. I think one of the reasons I love bowl dinners so much is because I love toppings! The more the merrier, IMO. While I went simple and classic here, you could add: shredded cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, mango, bok choy, fresh herbs, etc.

However you choose to customize this recipe, it’s bound to be delicious!

Storage & Reheating Instructions

I rarely ever store my bowl dinner recipes already assembled. In my opinion, the best way to store bowl recipes is to store the ingredients separately and assemble them right before you enjoy them. Then everything tastes completely fresh!

• To store: Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store the teriyaki sauce in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
• To reheat: Reheat the rice, chicken, and veggies in the microwave until warmed through. Then, drizzle with sauce and enjoy!

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Grilled teriyaki chicken and rice bowls are of my favorite weeknight meals! They’re quick and easy while being healthy and packed with flavor. If you do give them a try, be sure to let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter and never miss a new recipe! You can also snap a photo & tag @JENNYGOYCOCHEA on Instagram. I LOVE hearing about & seeing your SMF creations!

More Easy Rice Bowls to Make

• Harissa Chicken Bowls
• Chicken Shawarma Bowls
• Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
• Carne Asada Burrito Bowls
• Salmon Rice Bowls

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