Description
Teriyaki chicken stir fry delivers quick, savory satisfaction straight from your kitchen. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy sauce make dinner deliciously simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Oils:
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F, ensuring the pan is hot and ready for the chicken.
- Carefully place 1 lb sliced chicken breast into the skillet, spreading pieces evenly to promote even browning.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add 2 cups sliced mixed bell peppers and 1 cup broccoli florets to the skillet with the chicken.
- Stir-fry vegetables and chicken together for 3-4 minutes, keeping ingredients moving to prevent burning.
- Pour ¼ cup teriyaki sauce over the entire mixture, coating all ingredients thoroughly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, allowing sauce to caramelize and create a glossy finish.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer contents to a serving plate.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for tender, melt-in-your-mouth bites that soak up the teriyaki sauce perfectly.
- Use a high-heat oil like avocado or grapeseed to get a beautiful golden sear on the chicken without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional teriyaki sauce for a tamari-based alternative and check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Boost the vegetable content by adding extra colorful veggies like snap peas or carrots to increase nutrition and make the dish more filling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg