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Teriyaki chicken bowl with chopsticks on the bowl
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DIY Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Japanese-American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For the DIY Low Sugar Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 cup 50% sodium Tamari
  • 1/3 cup monkfruit brown sugar substitute
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 3 tbsp mirin
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or 2 tsp potato starch
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted in a dry pan

For the Bowl

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 servings steamed rice or prepped rice noodles
  • 4 baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
  • 4 cups purple cabbage slaw mix
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • salt and pepper
  • green onion, chopped

Instructions

Make the Teriyaki Sauce

  • In a pot combine all the ingredients except the toasted sesame seeds, the cornstarch and half of the water (only add 1/4 cup at this point). Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes. In a small bowl combine the starch and remaining 1/4 cup water, then add to the pot. Bring to a simmer whisk together to thicken evenly and prevent clumping. After 1-2 minutes, turn off the heat and add the toasted sesame seeds. Pour into a jar and store in the fridge. Will keep for a month or longer in the fridge.

Make the bowls

  • Season the boneless skinless thighs with salt and pepper, and cook in a sauté pan with the avocado oil on medium high for 3-4 minutes each side until done. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the bok choy and cook until done. Remove the bok choy then add the purple cabbage and sesame oil, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook on high for 1-2 minutes until just beginning to look translucent. Remove from the pan.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan over medium heat and add 1/3 cup of the glaze. Toss to coat evenly, turn off the heat, and remove the chicken to a cutting board. Slice the chicken.
  • Assemble the bowls with your rice first, then the cabbage and boy choy, topped with the chicken. Spoon over some of the warm sauce from the pan and sprinkle with chopped green onion. Enjoy warm.