Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Bowls

This teriyaki chicken is a healthier version of the classic take-out and easy to pack for a hot lunch, let me show you how!

If you like the convenience and flavors of take-out, you are going to love this quick teriyaki chicken recipe.

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki sauce makes this stir-fry full of flavor and I have a recipe that’s super quick to whisk up and not as heavy on the sodium as teriyaki dishes from your favorite take-out spot. Here’s how to make this meal:

1. In a large bowl, prepare the marinade and add the chicken, toss to combine and cover with plastic wraps. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight, for more flavor.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
3. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the contents of the zip bag into the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened. 
4. Bring the chicken back to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Remove from heat. 
5. Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice and garnish with green onions, optional.

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How to Pack Chicken Teriyaki for Lunch

I often cook this healthy chicken teriyaki for a quick dinner, preparing enough for everyone to have a hot thermos lunch the next day. It’s a nice switch from the usual salad or sandwich, and so easy to pack. Here’s how to pack it as a hot lunch:  

1. Reheat the chicken and rice in the microwave until piping hot.
2. Pack in a double-insulated thermos container and seal. 

If you don’t have a thermos, you can also assemble the rice and meat in a regular lunch container and reheat in the microwave or if you’re like me, enjoy it at room temperature.

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Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep

The best meal prep recipes are those that can be made ahead of time and split up into individual servings and refrigerated for a couple of days. 

Dishes like this Teriyaki Chicken and other stir-fries are great for this, the rice and meat can all be cooked separately and then assembled to everyone’s liking for dinner or lunch. Add a side of steamed broccoli or stir-fry veggies and you have a complete meal. 

More Chicken Lunch Ideas

If chicken is a favorite ingredient at your house here are more epic recipes you can make for dinner and enjoy for lunch the next day. Which one will you make first?

Chicken Burrito Bowls
Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Chicken Flatbreads