Jul 14 2026
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Special Bento #2 Recipe

Inspired by Mikuni | Elk Grove
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Chicken teriyaki & California roll. Includes steamed rice & salad

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Ingredients

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Chicken Teriyaki

California Roll

Steamed Rice

Salad

Method

Chicken Teriyaki

  1. 1

    Prepare Teriyaki Sauce

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

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the boneless chicken thighs to the sauce and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for better flavor).

  3. 3

    Cook Chicken

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Thicken Sauce

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet. Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until it thickens.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Slice the cooked chicken and drizzle with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions.

California Roll

  1. 6

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

  2. 7

    Season Rice

    Once rice is cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice to season it. Let it cool to room temperature.

  3. 8

    Prepare Nori

    Place a nori sheet on a sushi mat or a clean surface. Wet your hands to prevent sticking and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori.

  4. 9

    Fill Nori

    Arrange julienned cucumber, sliced avocado, and crab sticks in a line along the center of the rice-covered nori.

  5. 10

    Roll and Slice

    Using the mat, carefully roll the nori tightly around the fillings. Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces.

Steamed Rice

  1. 11

    Boil Rice

    In a pot, combine white rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 12

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 13

    Fluff Rice

    Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Salad

  1. 14

    Prepare Salad

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

  2. 15

    Make Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

  3. 16

    Dress Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve fresh.

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