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Irresistible Teriyaki Ground Chicken Bowls

This recipe delivers restaurant-quality teriyaki ground chicken bowls at home. It perfectly balances savory, sweet, and umami flavors, creating a delicious and satisfying meal with tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Cooked rice white or brown
  • Steamed broccoli florets
  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spoon
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Grater
  • Bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  4. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked ground chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. In individual bowls, layer cooked rice, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and teriyaki ground chicken.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the teriyaki sauce simmer for a longer time, but be careful not to over-reduce it. You can adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your liking by adding more sugar or rice vinegar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken. For added spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the sauce.