super easy chicken teriyaki rice bowl

This restaurant-quality teriyaki bowl beats takeout on price and speed.

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Three Buck Suppers
August 12, 2025

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I've been testing different teriyaki combinations and this chicken teriyaki rice bowl came out amazing at only $2.35 a serving. Here's how you can make it in 12 mins with just a skillet...

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Ingredients (Serves 4, about $2.35 each)

Ingredient

Amount

Est. Cost*

Ground chicken

1 lb

$4.99

Instant white rice

1 cup dry

$0.75

Frozen stir-fry vegetables

1 lb bag

$2.49

Teriyaki sauce

1/3 cup

$0.89

Vegetable oil

2 tbsp

$0.15

Garlic powder

1 tsp

$0.05

Ground ginger

1/2 tsp

$0.08

  • Prices pulled with Nahren on August 12, 2025 for Athens, GA.

Method

  1. Start the rice. Cook instant rice according to package directions (usually 1 cup rice + 1 cup water, bring to boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes).

  2. Heat the pan. While rice cooks, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Cook the chicken. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.

  4. Add seasonings. Sprinkle in garlic powder and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. Add vegetables. Toss in frozen stir-fry vegetables and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.

  6. Finish with sauce. Pour teriyaki sauce over everything and stir to coat. Cook 1 minute more.

  7. Serve immediately. Divide rice among bowls and top with chicken-vegetable mixture.

Tips

  • Rice shortcut – Use 90-second microwave rice packets to cut prep time even further.

  • Extra flavor – Add a squeeze of lime juice just before serving for brightness.

  • Make it spicy – Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic powder.

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