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Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowls

Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowls: Customizable Family Feast

Delightful Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowls with tender chicken, fluffy sushi rice, and customizable toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice Use short-grain for the perfect texture
  • 2 cups water Essential for cooking the rice
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar Adds tang to the rice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Balances flavors in the rice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt Enhances overall taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce Provides umami
  • ½ cup water Balances the sauce
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Adds acidity
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated garlic Authentic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger Robust flavor
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Imparts nuttiness
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Thickens the sauce
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts Star protein
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Used for cooking
For the Creamy Spicy Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Adds zing
  • 1 lime lime juice Essential for flavor
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha Adjust heat to liking
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Creamy base
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup pickled red onions Adds acidity and crunch
  • edamame Customizable topping
  • pineapple Customizable topping
  • cucumber Customizable topping
  • carrot Customizable topping

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cook Sushi Rice
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with water and cook in a rice cooker or pot. Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Prepare Teriyaki Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, whisk soy sauce, water, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Heat over medium for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  2. Remove half of the sauce for glazing and keep the rest in the pan for chicken.
Cook Chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chicken with olive oil and reserved teriyaki sauce. Spread on baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden.
  2. Switch to broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for a crispy finish.
Make Creamy Spicy Mayo
  1. Whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, sriracha, and mayonnaise until creamy. Adjust with water for desired consistency.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Divide sushi rice into bowls as the base. Layer with chicken, pickled onions, and toppings. Drizzle with creamy spicy mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with favorite toppings. Store components separately after the meal to keep ingredients fresh.

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