Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables
A savory Japanese dish featuring tender chicken glazed with a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of steamed vegetables. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 60 minutes pairs boneless chicken breast, mirin, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400g boneless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 head broccoli
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Marinate 400g chicken breast for 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Cook 2 cups jasmine rice according to package instructions, using 1.5 cups water.
- Step 3: Steam carrots and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Toss with 1/4 cup sliced green onions.
- Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden. Add 1 tbsp water, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Stir 1 tbsp soy sauce into the pan, scraping up browned bits. Cook until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 6: Serve chicken over rice, topped with steamed vegetables and a drizzle of teriyaki sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (25 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Vegetables?
Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 35-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.