Description
This Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with a colorful array of vegetables and coated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Ingredients for Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish
Ingredients for Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add the broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until the sauce thickens. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite vegetables or frozen stir-fry mix for convenience.
- This dish also works well with tofu or shrimp as a protein alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
