Description
Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry delivers bold Japanese flavors with tender chicken and crisp vegetables dancing in a glossy sauce. Hearty and quick, this dish brings restaurant-quality comfort right to home kitchens with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Craft the zesty teriyaki sauce by blending soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small mixing bowl. Set the aromatic mixture aside.
- Fire up a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, drizzling vegetable oil to create a sizzling surface. Introduce chicken pieces, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes until they transform into golden-brown, fully cooked morsels.
- Seamlessly incorporate mixed vegetables into the skillet, allowing them to dance and sauté for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a vibrant crunch and tender texture.
- Cascade the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables, thoroughly coating each ingredient. Simmer and stir for 2 minutes, watching the sauce thicken and cling to the contents.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions, presenting the stir-fry atop a bed of steaming rice or twirled noodles for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the sweet, rich flavor profile.
- Toast sesame seeds and sprinkle on top for an extra nutty crunch that elevates the dish’s texture and visual appeal.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake without compromising the authentic teriyaki taste, perfect for health-conscious cooks.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in half the teriyaki sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat that falls apart deliciously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg