Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
A delicious and nostalgic meal that combines tender chicken breasts with homemade teriyaki sauce and vibrant vegetables, all served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 Cups Cooked Rice
- 1 Cup Steamed Broccoli
- 1 Carrot (sliced)
- Sesame Seeds for Garnish
- Green Onions for Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to package instructions. If you plan to use leftover rice, fry it for a few minutes in a tablespoon of oil for added flavor!
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add the Teriyaki Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, pour your teriyaki sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Steam the Broccoli and Carrots: Bring a small pot of water to a boil, place a steamer basket over it, and add broccoli and carrots. Steam for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Assemble Your Bento Box: Layer the cooked rice on one side, slice the glazed chicken on top, and place steamed broccoli and carrots alongside.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with different vegetables or substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version. Enjoy your cooking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Teriyaki, Bento Box, Asian Recipe, Comfort Food