Super Easy and Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables
Sweet and savory easy Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables is a healthy dinner recipe you can prepare at home on those busy weeknights! This recipe is the best and contains a homemade, sticky teriyaki sauce made of soy sauce, ginger, honey, and more. Serve this stir fry recipe with noodles or rice for a well-rounded meal!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the stir fry:
- 1 and ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups of mixed vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, bell pepper, mushrooms
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the sauce:
- ¼ Cup soy sauce
- ½ Cup water
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
For the sauce:
- Place the soy sauce, water, garlic, ginger, honey, and sesame oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Set sauce aside.
For the stir fry:
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables have started to brown and soften.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water and cook, until water has evaporated. When your vegetables are crisp-tender remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan over high heat.
- Place half of the chicken in the pan and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Set the first batch of chicken aside and repeat the process with the rest of the chicken.
- Add all of the chicken and vegetables back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the top and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat until warmed through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of the breasts for even juicer tender chicken.
- Replace the honey with maple syrup if needed.
- For vegetarian stir fry, omit the chicken and replace with tofu or add extra vegetables like mushrooms.
- Serve this recipe with cauliflower rice or fluffy regular rice.
- Instead of chicken, use shrimp, salmon, or beef.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 6930IU | Vitamin C: 14.5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2.2mg