Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Sweet and savory glazed chicken over fluffy rice with colorful vegetables. A kid-friendly introduction to Japanese-inspired flavors.
Ingredients(10)
- 1 chicken breast (about 150g), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions(8 steps)
- 1
Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl for the teriyaki sauce.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden.
- 4
Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until chicken is glazed and cooked through.
- 5
Steam broccoli until tender.
- 6
Build bowls: rice on the bottom, topped with glazed chicken, broccoli, and shredded carrot.
- 7
Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the top.
- 8
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Chicken provides high-quality protein
- -Broccoli and carrots add vitamins and fiber
- -Honey offers natural sweetness
- -Sesame provides healthy fats
Age Appropriateness
Great for 3-4 year olds ready for more complex sweet-savory flavor combinations.
Introduction Tip
Let your child help assemble their own bowl - choosing where each ingredient goes makes them more invested in eating it.