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chicken teriyaki bento

Unbelievable Chicken Teriyaki Bento in Just 30 Minutes

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  • Author: Casey Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Enjoy a homemade Chicken Teriyaki Bento box. This recipe delivers a flavorful and convenient meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, etc.), for serving
  • Pickled ginger, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), sugar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  5. Assemble your bento box with cooked rice, steamed vegetables, and chicken teriyaki.
  6. Garnish with pickled ginger.
  7. Serve immediately or pack for later.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, simmer the teriyaki sauce in the skillet after cooking the chicken until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a richer flavor.
  • Customize your bento box with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bento box
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg