Description
Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry is a delightful blend of succulent chicken and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a luscious sweet and savory sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without the hassle of takeout. The combination of tender chicken, crisp veggies, and aromatic seasonings creates an unforgettable flavor experience that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (optional) mixed with 2 tsp water
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cubed chicken to the skillet, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry if using. Pour over the chicken and veggies.
- Simmer everything for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg