The Recipe · No.859 · Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, and Where to Source It

Reduce the sauce onto the chicken at the end until it's glossy and clinging. Simmering the soy-mirin sauce down in the pan lacquers the chicken instead of leaving it wet and pale — that sticky glaze is the whole point of teriyaki.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineJapanese
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Some doing
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
One-pot
Suits
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · soy
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
Straight Answers
Can you make Chicken Teriyaki Bowl in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Chicken Teriyaki Bowl? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Chicken Teriyaki Bowl ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Chicken Teriyaki Bowl gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Chicken Teriyaki Bowl vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Chicken thighs
Boneless, cut in bite pieces; they stay juicy. Pasture-raised thighs are best.
1.5 lb
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Soy sauce and mirin
The teriyaki base with a little sugar and ginger. Naturally brewed soy.
to taste
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Rice
Fluffy steamed rice as the base. A good short- or long-grain.
3 cups
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Broccoli or greens
A quick-cooked vegetable alongside. Fresh, bought local.
2 cups
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Part Two
The Method
  1. Sear the chickenSear the chicken pieces in a hot pan until browned and cooked through.
  2. GlazeAdd soy, mirin, sugar, and ginger and simmer until the sauce reduces and coats the chicken.
  3. Cook the vegSteam or blister a green vegetable alongside.
  4. Bowl itSpoon over rice, add the vegetable, and finish with sesame and scallion.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Skillet · Rice cooker · Tongs

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