Jul 14 2026
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Special Bento #1 Recipe

Inspired by Mikuni | Elk Grove
Time1h
Serves2

Chicken teriyaki & crispy gyoza. Includes steamed rice & salad

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Ingredients

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Chicken Teriyaki

Crispy Gyoza

Steamed Rice

Salad

Method

Chicken Teriyaki

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the teriyaki marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and caramelized.

  4. 4

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the slurry into the skillet to thicken the sauce. Stir until combined and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Crispy Gyoza

  1. 5

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Fill the Gyoza

    Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each gyoza wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press to seal.

  3. 7

    Cook the Gyoza

    Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Place gyoza in the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Add a splash of water and cover to steam for an additional 5 minutes.

Steamed Rice

  1. 8

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 9

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. 10

    Fluff the Rice

    Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Salad

  1. 11

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.

  2. 12

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

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