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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry: A 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

This Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry recipe is better than takeout and ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a simple, glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, it's the perfect easy and healthy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
For the Stir Fry
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp canola oil divided
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 large carrot thinly sliced
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and carrots, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over top and bring to a simmer.
  5. Thicken and Serve: Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 45gFat: 18gFiber: 5g

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure it sears properly.
Tip 2: Have all your ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking, as the stir-fry process is very fast.
Tip 3: For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a few minutes before garnishing.
Keyword chicken stir fry,easy stir fry,teriyaki chicken

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