Chicken Teriyaki Bento for One

A classic Japanese dish featuring tender chicken glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for enjoying authentic Japanese flavors in a single serving.

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger to make teriyaki sauce. 2. Season chicken thigh with salt and pepper. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides. 4. Pour teriyaki sauce into the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. 5. In a separate pan, sauté bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms until tender. 6. Serve the chicken sliced over steamed rice, topped with sautéed vegetables and sesame seeds if desired.

100g boneless chicken thigh 1/2 cup cooked Japanese short-grain rice 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers 1/4 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon sake 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) Salt and pepper to taste