Easy & Delicious Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Recipe
How to Make Chicken Teriyaki Donburi at Home
Enjoy the perfect harmony of tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served over warm rice! This recipe makes restaurant-quality Chicken Teriyaki Donburi simple to prepare at home. It’s perfect for entertaining guests or for a special meal.
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thigh pieces (approx. 200-250g)
- 2 bowls of warm cooked rice
- 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced on the bias
- 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped peanuts or nuts (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Special Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine) or sake
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine) or sake
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the chicken thigh pieces into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a medium-heat pan. Add the cut chicken and pan-fry until golden brown on all sides. Once the chicken surface is cooked, add 1 Tbsp of mirin and stir-fry together to remove any gamey smell and enhance the flavor. If too much liquid accumulates, gently drain some of it with a paper towel to keep the pan clean.
Step 2
When the chicken is nicely browned and most of the liquid has reduced, add all the teriyaki sauce ingredients (2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar) to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, coats the chicken beautifully, and develops a glossy sheen. It’s important to stir to prevent sticking.
Step 3
Prepare your serving bowls. Place 1 bowl of warm cooked rice into each bowl. Arrange a few thin, bias-cut slices of cucumber next to the rice for a fresh texture and visual appeal.
Step 4
Generously spoon the freshly made, warm chicken teriyaki over the rice. Allow some of the delicious teriyaki sauce, cooked with the chicken, to drizzle over the rice for an even more appetizing presentation.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle the coarsely chopped peanuts or nuts over the donburi to add texture and a nutty aroma. Your delicious Chicken Teriyaki Donburi is now ready to be enjoyed at home! Bon appétit!
