# What You Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup mirin
04 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 2 tbsp honey
06 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening
→ Rice
11 - 2 cups jasmine or short-grain white rice
12 - 3 cups water
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Vegetables
14 - 1 cup broccoli florets
15 - 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 cup snap peas
18 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Garnish
19 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
20 - 2 tbsp scallions, sliced
21 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
03 - Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add marinated chicken with its marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
06 - Add remaining teriyaki sauce to the pan. Stir cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add to the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce becomes thick and glossy.
07 - Fluff cooked rice and divide evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with teriyaki chicken, sautéed vegetables, and diced pineapple. Sprinkle with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
