Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep
🍗 What Makes Japanese Teriyaki Chicken So Special?
Before we jump into the prep, let’s talk about flavor. Teriyaki is all about balance — it brings together soy sauce, mirin (sweet rice wine), sugar, and ginger or garlic to make a glaze that’s savory, sweet, and slightly sticky. When it hugs juicy, pan-seared chicken thighs, it creates that magical “umami” explosion in every bite.
It’s also:
- Versatile – works with rice, veggies, noodles, or even salad.
- Kid-friendly – seriously, the whole family will be begging for seconds.
- Meal-prep gold – reheats like a dream and stores beautifully.
Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep
Course: Main Course, Meal PrepCuisine: JapaneseDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
400
kcalIngredients
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water
500 grams boneless chicken thighs
0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 cup carrot, sliced
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Add rice and 2 cups water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, then let it sit for another 10 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them in the pan, and cook each side for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken thighs in the pan, ensuring to coat each piece thoroughly. Lower the heat and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
- Steam broccoli and sliced carrots in a steamer or over boiling water until bright and tender, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. They should remain vibrant in color and slightly crisp.
- Divide cooked rice among meal prep containers. Slice teriyaki chicken into strips; distribute evenly over the rice along with broccoli and carrots.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of each meal prep box for added flavor and garnish. Allow meal preps to cool slightly before covering and storing them in the refrigerator.
