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Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box

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Make a delicious Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box at home! This classic Japanese lunch features tender teriyaki chicken, fluffy Japanese rice, savory tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and steamed dumplings for a well-balanced meal. Perfect for meal prep, lunch boxes, or a quick and healthy homemade Japanese meal!

Ingredients

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For Teriyaki Chicken:

  • 1 boneless chicken thigh (with skin)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

For Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet):

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp dashi or water
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • Oil for cooking

For Rice:

  • 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 shiso leaf (optional, for garnish)

For Side Dish:

  • 2 pieces steamed dumplings (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice:

  • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  • Cook in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.
  • Once done, fluff the rice and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

2. Make Teriyaki Chicken:

  • Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Sear the chicken thigh skin-side down until crispy. Flip and cook the other side.
  • Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and ginger.
  • Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  • Slice into strips once slightly cooled.

3. Prepare Tamagoyaki:

  • Beat eggs with dashi, soy sauce, sugar, and green onions.
  • Heat a small pan and lightly oil it.
  • Pour a thin layer of egg mixture, let it set slightly, then roll it to one side.
  • Add more egg, repeat the rolling process until fully cooked.
  • Slice into bite-sized pieces.

4. Assemble the Bento Box:

  • Place rice on one side of the bento box and garnish with a shiso leaf.
  • Arrange the teriyaki chicken neatly next to it.
  • Add tamagoyaki and steamed dumplings.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, brush some leftover teriyaki sauce over the sliced chicken.
  • You can swap dumplings with a simple side salad or pickled vegetables.
  • Tamagoyaki can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to a day.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/teriyaki-chicken-bento-box/