Wagamama Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
A Wagamama-inspired chicken teriyaki rice bowl with juicy glazed chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables topped with sesame seeds.
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Why you’ll love it
Wagamama’s Chicken Teriyaki Donburi is a customer favourite, combining tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze served over a bed of rice with fresh vegetables. This comforting rice bowl is perfect for a quick fakeaway at home. Using simple UK supermarket ingredients, you can easily recreate the same flavours in your own kitchen — with the bonus of adjusting toppings and spice levels to your taste.
About the original
Donburi means “rice bowl” in Japanese, a comforting one-bowl meal found everywhere from street stalls to restaurants. Wagamama’s Chicken Teriyaki Donburi adds its own signature twist with juicy chicken, glossy teriyaki sauce, and colourful toppings like carrot, spinach, and pickled onion. By making it at home, you save money and still enjoy the authentic Wagamama experience.
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Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken Thighs — Boneless, skinless
- 200 g Rice — Japanese rice (short grain, cooked)
- 2 tbsp Teriyaki Sauce — Bottled or homemade (Homemade = soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake, ginger, garlic)
- 1 piece Carrot — Julienned
- 2 piece Spinach (fresh) — 2 Handfuls
- 2 piece Spring onion — Chopped
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds — Toasted
- 50 g Pickled Red Onion
- 1 tsp Ginger — Grated
- 1 clove Garlic — Minced
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Method
Cook the rice according to packet instructions until fluffy; keep warm.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken thighs and cook for 5–6 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Pour in the teriyaki sauce (bottled or homemade) and simmer until the chicken is glazed and sticky.
Steam or blanch spinach for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
To assemble: place cooked rice in bowls, top with chicken and glaze, add carrot, spinach, and pickled onions.
Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms.
- Add extra crunch with edamame beans or cucumber ribbons.
- Make extra teriyaki sauce to use in stir-fries and marinades.
FAQs
- Can I meal prep Teriyaki Donburi?
- Yes — cook the chicken and rice ahead, then assemble fresh with vegetables.
- Can I use chicken breast instead?
- Yes, but thighs stay juicier and give a more authentic Wagamama-style flavour.
- Is Teriyaki Donburi gluten-free?
- Not usually — use gluten-free soy sauce and mirin substitutes to adapt.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 620 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Carbs | 68 g |
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