EASY Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl (Great for meal prep or on-the-go!)
Although cooking is THE way to regain control of your health, it isn’t always fun or easy for everyone. It can be tough, expensive to get started, and it takes time. The best way to start building your kitchen, is to start with simple recipes with just a few basic ingredients that you can use in LOTS of dishes. That’s where this Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl recipe comes in! There’s really nothing to it… It’s rice, chicken breast cooked as cutlets (the easiest way), some frozen vegetables, and a (clean) teriyaki sauce. Boom! Lunch is served.
Now, if you’re one of our more experienced home chefs, you can jazz this meal up a thousand different ways! Add some fresh cabbage, stir fry veggies, use stir fry noodles, add an egg… Whatever Asian-inspired cuisine hacks or ingredients you have, go for it! Feel free to get creative with this one.
Serving: Add rice and veggies to a bowl, top with chicken. Add teriyaki sauce, and stir until evenly mixed. Enjoy! (You can also do this in a pot beforehand if desired.)
Here’s what we love about this Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl:
- Easy recipe (beginner friendly!)
- Great option for meal prep
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Easy to reheat
- Inexpensive, everyday ingredients
- Rich in lean, clean protein
- Ingredients support balanced, healthy blood sugar levels
- 100% clean and non-toxic (When you use Nutrifitx Approved ingredients)
Plus, this recipe is 100% Nutrifitx Approved, which means you can feel safe and healthy eating this food. Members of the Nutrifitx System can learn how and when to eat this meal to maximize weight loss, boost health benefits, and optimize energy levels! Learn more about how you can accelerate your health journey below…
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EASY Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl
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EASY Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl
This simple Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is quick, easy, and beginner-friendly. We love this recipe for an easy and tasty meal prep that even works on-the-go. Customize this recipe with your preferred portions sizes, or follow the recipe below.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz Chicken Breast, cleaned and cut into 1-2 inch pieces (cutlets)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 c Brown Rice, cooked
- 1/2 c Frozen Peas & Carrots (and/or frozen vegetables of choice - see note)
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 oz Peanuts, shelled
- 2 Tbsp Teriyaki Sauce (Check labels for Nutrifitx Approved brands, or see links in ingredients/below recipe)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. (Best to use a stainless skillet if available.) Meanwhile, season prepared chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- When oil is heated, begin adding seasoned cutlets to pan. Keep them separated as much as possible to encourage browning (and avoid steaming). Cook until water has evaporated, and chicken is browned. When done, move to a paper towel lined plate to dry/remove excess oil.
- While chicken is cooking, warm your rice and veggies. Add cooked rice and frozen veggies to a small pot. Heat on low until rice and veggies are heated through. If your mixture is sticking, turn down heat and add a splash of water or vegetable broth to stop sticking (repeat as necessary).
- Once everything is warm and cooked through, add chicken to pot. Top with Nutrifitx Approved teriyaki sauce (linked in ingredients and below recipe), and stir until evenly distributed. Transfer to bowl, top with peanuts (optional), and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is completely customizable. Increase your veggies or protein, decrease your rice, add extra sauce, etc. Whatever fits your current approach (Intuitive Eating or our Goal-Specific Approach) and preferences. Remember, altering the recipe will change the nutrition facts.
This recipe also tastes great with frozen peas, broccoli, or stir fry mix.
CHECK YOUR LABELS! Members, be sure to follow the Ingredients to Avoid list in the Nutrifitx System. Also, feel free to cross-reference the organic produce guide available for free (click here to open in new tab).
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 RecipeAmount Per Serving Calories 478``Total Fat 6.8gSaturated Fat 0.9gUnsaturated Fat 3.7gCholesterol 65.8mgSodium 849.1mgCarbohydrates 65.1gFiber 5gSugar 10gProtein 34.5g
Nutrition information may vary due to brands used, changes made to recipes, substitutions, etc. Nutrition was calculated following recipe above: 1 c cooked rice, 4 oz chicken breast cooked in oil, 1/2 c peas and carrots, 2 Tbsp Nutrifitx Approved teriyaki sauce. Does not include optional 1/2 oz peanuts.
