Name: One Pot Teriyaki Rice with Chicken & Vegetables (+Instant Pot)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Ingredients: [b]For the Teriyaki sauce[/b]; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (can also use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo); 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons Mirin (or dry sherry), optional; 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch (or corn starch); 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed to thin out sauce; [b]For the rice and chicken[/b]; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (or olive oil); 1 medium boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes; salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon grated or minced ginger; 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice, rinsed and drained (or other long grained rice); 2 cups water (only 1 cup if cooking in the Instant Pot); 1 cup broccoli florets; 1/2 cup frozen shelled Edamame beans, thawed; Sesame seeds, for garnish; Chopped green onions, for garnish

One Pot Teriyaki Rice with Chicken and Vegetables makes the perfect easy weeknight meal. Best of all, everything cooks up in only ONE pan in just 30 minutes. Plus Instant Pot instructions plus a step-by-step video.

It seems like no matter what time of year it is, life can be so busy. To help me get through those crazy weeknights, I am always relying on lots of easy skillet, slow cooker and sheet pan meals.

There’s just something so satisfying about a delicious meal coming together in just ONE PAN. Dishes are my least favorite chore so having minimal dishes to clean up is always a bonus.

We love anything that includes teriyaki sauce and since I know you guy do too, here are a few other easy and delicious recipes to get you started:

This One Pot Teriyaki Rice with Chicken and Vegetables is another super simple recipe. And you can whip it up in about 30 minutes. Even the rice cooks up in the same pan!

Let’s start off by making the homemade teriyaki sauce. You can totally use your favorite store brand but making it yourself is just so easy with only 5 ingredients.

For the veggies, I used shredded carrots, red bell peppers, broccoli and edamame beans.

The rice gets infused with the delicious sweet and savory teriyaki flavors and cooks up nice and tender. I used Jasmine rice but you can use brown rice. Or if you’re short on time, instant rice works. Just adjust the covered cooking time to 5-10 minutes.

Helpful and make-ahead-tips for this One Pot Teriyaki Rice and Chicken:

Chop the broccoli, bell pepper ahead of time the day before and store in a clear zip-top freezer bag in the fridge
Use minute rice if you’re short on time – just remember to adjust the covered cooking time to 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Brown rice works as well but will take longer, about 30 minutes, covered.
Make the sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge
Do you have an Instant Pot? I am a huge fan and have also included instructions to make this in the Instant Pot

Delicious for leftovers or make a batch on Sunday meal prep and pack for your weekly school or work lunch bowls
Divide evenly into lunch containers – this is my favorite one I currently use

Yields 3-4 servings

One Pot Teriyaki Rice with Chicken & Vegetables (+Instant Pot)

8 minPrep Time

22 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

For the Teriyaki sauce

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (can also use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo)

1/3 cup rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1/3 cup honey

2 tablespoons Mirin (or dry sherry), optional

2 teaspoons arrowroot starch (or corn starch)

1/4 cup water, plus more as needed to thin out sauce

For the rice and chicken

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (or olive oil)

1 medium boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes

salt and black pepper, to taste

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon grated or minced ginger

1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice, rinsed and drained (or other long grained rice)

2 cups water (only 1 cup if cooking in the Instant Pot)

1 cup broccoli florets

1/2 cup frozen shelled Edamame beans, thawed

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

For stovetop method:In a large 12" skillet over medium-high heat, add the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, Mirin and starch and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in water and bring to a boil until thickened. Transfer to a heat safe bowl.
Wipe down the same pan with a damp cloth, then heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until lightly browned.
Add the ginger and garlic, stirring for 20 second, or until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and carrots and saute for another 30 seconds.
Stir in 3/4 of the sauce, reserving the rest for drizzling at the end. Add the rice and gently stir in the water.
Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to medium and cover pan.
Cook for 11 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the broccoli and edamame; cover pan and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from heat and drizzle with any remaining teriyaki sauce.
Serve hot garnished with with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
For Instant Pot Method
Press the sauté button and preheat 2 minutes.
Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, Mirin and starch. Slowly whisk in water and bring to a boil, until thickened. Transfer to a heat safe bowl.
Rinse and dry the pot. Heat oil, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until lightly brown. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 20 seconds. Add the bell peppers, carrots, broccoli and edamame. Pour in 3/4 of the sauce, the rice and only 1 cup of water.
Place the lid on, and lock it, setting the valve to sealing.
Press MANUAL high pressure and set for 5 minutes. Using a long wooden spoon, push the release lever over to venting and allow the pressure cooker to quick release for 10 minutes and until all the steam has released.
Remove the lid carefully and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Drizzle with remaining sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

*Can also use Instant Rice for the stovetop method - adjust covered cooking time to 5-10 minutes, or until rice is tender. (I haven't tested Instant rice in the Instant Pot yet) **For brown rice, you may have to use more water or increase cooking time.