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Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry

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This easy teriyaki chicken stir-fry features juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a homemade sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and customizable weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or avocado oil also work)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 cup snap peas, ends trimmed
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish, optional)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch whisked with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry for thickening)
  • Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • Optional: 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and prep all vegetables: slice bell pepper, chop broccoli florets, slice carrots, trim snap peas, and slice green onions. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. In a separate cup, whisk cornstarch with cold water for a slurry.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
  4. Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes without moving, then stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 4–5 minutes total.
  5. Push chicken to the side, add a splash more oil if needed. Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and snap peas. Stir continuously for 4–5 minutes, until veggies are bright and just tender.
  6. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and toss everything to coat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and veggies.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more honey for sweetness, soy sauce for salt, or red pepper flakes for heat.
  8. Transfer stir-fry to plates or a serving bowl. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed jasmine or brown rice, if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results. Swap veggies as desired—zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, or bok choy work well. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos. For vegan, substitute tofu for chicken and maple syrup for honey. Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

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