Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken and crisp veggies tossed in a sweet-savory homemade teriyaki sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ For the Stir-Fry

05 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
09 - 1 carrot, julienned
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tsp grated ginger

→ For the Teriyaki Sauce

12 - ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
16 - 1 tsp sesame oil
17 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Serving

18 - Cooked jasmine rice or noodles
19 - Sliced green onions for garnish
20 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir-fry the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and let everything simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
06 - Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Additional Tips:

01 - This teriyaki chicken stir fry is packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki sauce that's perfectly sweet and savory.
02 - Ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.