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Pumpkin Teriyaki Chicken Bowls: A Cozy Autumn Fusion Dish Packed with Flavor and Nutrition


  • Author: Melissa
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Pumpkin Teriyaki Chicken Bowls combine juicy chicken glazed in pumpkin teriyaki sauce with roasted veggies and quinoa for a cozy, nourishing autumn meal.


Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)

1/3 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

1 tsp sesame oil

1/4 cup water

2 large chicken breasts

2 cups cooked quinoa or rice

2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved

1 large carrot, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp sesame seeds

Optional: pickled onions, microgreens


Instructions

1. Whisk together pumpkin purée, soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and water.

2. Marinate chicken with half the sauce for 30 minutes. Reserve the rest.

3. Roast Brussels sprouts and carrots with oil, salt, and pepper at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.

4. Cook chicken in a skillet 5–7 minutes per side, glazing with extra sauce.

5. Assemble bowls with quinoa, chicken, veggies, and drizzle of sauce.

6. Garnish with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and extras.

Notes

Always use unsweetened pumpkin purée.

Marinate chicken longer for richer flavor.

Double the sauce to save for dipping or drizzling.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Keywords: pumpkin teriyaki chicken, fall chicken recipes, healthy chicken bowls, pumpkin dinner recipes, Asian fusion chicken