Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

5 from 1 vote

An easy Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry made with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sticky-sweet, homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this vibrant dish is ready in less than 30 minutes and is a great alternative to takeout.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

Servings:

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter divided
8 ounces sliced water chestnuts drained
½ cup snow peas
1 medium red bell pepper sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic minced

Teriyaki Sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons garlic minced
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, honey, garlic, and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Whisk until there are no lumps and set aside.
Heat two tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add water chestnuts, snow peas, bell pepper, and broccoli to skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove and place on a plate and cover.
Add remaining butter and melt. Season chicken with black pepper, salt, and onion powder. Then, add to skillet and cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
Add garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add vegetables back into the skillet, stirring occasionally.
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, occasionally stirring until the sauce thickens.
Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

‘Mise en Place’: French for “putting in place”. Stir-frying is fast-paced, so have all ingredients chopped, measured and ready-to-go beforehand to ensure a smooth cooking process.

Use High Heat: High heat sears the chicken and veggies, keeping them crisp, locking in their flavors and sealing in their juices.

Veggie Textures: Sauté for a short time for crunch and longer for softness. Specifically, for crunchy water chestnuts, add them towards the end of the veggie cooking process.

Storing: After the easy chicken teriyaki stir fry cools completely, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it before reheating in the microwave for best results.

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