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Bento Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Craving a delicious and satisfying lunch? This single-serving Bento Chicken Teriyaki recipe, adapted from Naomi Kijima's bento box cookbook, is perfect! Enjoy tender, glazed chicken with a vibrant teriyaki sauce, ready to be packed into your bento box alongside fluffy rice and your favorite veggies (maybe some Japanese pickles?). While it's not a quick recipe (marinating time is included in the cook time), the wait is worth it! Start marinating the chicken, then cook your rice, and prep your sides—it's a simple process that yields incredible flavor.

Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 338.3 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bento Chicken Teriyaki

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Ingredients for Bento Chicken Teriyaki

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • Sugar
  • Boneless Chicken
  • Cooking Oil
  • Water

How to Make Bento Chicken Teriyaki

  1. In a bowl large enough to hold the chicken, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 tablespoon sake.
  2. Add 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thigh to the marinade.
  3. Marinate for 30 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Reserve the marinade.
  6. Place chicken skin-side down in the hot pan and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken and cover the pan tightly.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high.
  10. Reduce the marinade, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a glossy glaze (about 2-3 minutes).
  11. Toss the chicken in the glaze to coat evenly.
  12. Serve your delicious Bento Chicken Teriyaki over rice with your favorite sides!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

28g

Carbs

2g

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