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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

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By: Diana Posted: 3/1/21 Updated: 5/15/21

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Homemade Teriyaki chicken stir fry is an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner made with the best sauce ever! Definitely satisfies the “take-out craving” and loved by the whole family.

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry in a cast iron skillet. An overhead shot.

This is one of my all-time favorite meals. It’s healthier, cheaper, and tastes better than a take-out. Saucy tender chicken and crunchy vegetables are stir fried in a delicious savory sauce, then served over fluffy white rice.

It’s a family-friendly meal as the flavors here are quite neutral, as in, no heat or spice, or unusual flavors, and the balance of sweet and savory is just right. There are roughly around 300 calories per serving without the rice, considering that this recipe makes 4 generous servings.

The key here is to prep all of the ingredients before you start cooking because everything cooks so fast in just 15 minutes.

But before you start cooking, you also have to make sure that you soaked your white rice and started cooking it so that everything is ready at the same time!

If you love Teriyaki chicken, check out this easy and delicious Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe, and my favorite Asian Salad with Teriyaki Chicken.

Check out my Teriyaki Chicken Bowls too! it’s a similar recipe but with a different, completely gorgeous presentation!

An angle shot of teriyaki chicken stir fry in a cast iron skillet.

The Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry, includes chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, soy sauce, oil, water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar and sesame seeds.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can use chicken thighs or chicken tenders if you like.
  • Vegetables – I used broccoli and bell peppers, but you can also add mushrooms, onions, asparagus, etc.
  • Sauce ingredients – reduced-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free), water, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, corn starch, fresh garlic, and ginger.
  • Oil for sauteing, and sesame seeds for garnish.

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

Because the stir fry is made really quickly, I recommend that you measure out and prep all of the ingredients before you start.

  1. Make the sauce – In a small bowl or jug, combine the sauce ingredients and give them a quick whisk.
  2. Cook the chicken – In a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, and cook the chicken (I like to season it with freshly cracked black pepper) and cook for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet, and set it aside.
  3. Stir fry the veggies – Add more oil to the skillet, and saute the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until just softened. Make sure not to cook them for too long, as they’ll be cooked further when the sauce is added.
  4. Add the sauce – Give the sauce another whisk, and add it to the skillet. Cook over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens. If it’s thickened too much, add a splash of water to loosen it.
  5. Add the chicken back in – Stir in the chicken and make sure that it’s well coated in the sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve over steamy jasmine rice.
A collage with 6 images on how to make the chicken teriyaki stir fry with vegetables. Starting from making the sauce, to cooking the chicken, adding the vegetables and cooking with the sauce, then adding the chicken back in and garnishing with sesame seeds.

Top Tips

  • Try to cut the chicken into pieces that are the same size, this will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • When cooking the chicken in a cast iron skillet, add them to the skillet and let them cook for 1 minute without disturbing, this will give them a golden color.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables to the stir fry, you can also add water chestnuts, shredded cabbage, or even fresh herbs if you like.
  • If the sauce thickens too quickly, loosen it up with a splash of water. If it doesn’t thicken to the desired consistency, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon of water. Keep in mind that cornstarch must be cooked to 203°F/95°C before it starts thickening.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water until just warmed through.
Teriyaki chicken stir fry served over fluffy jasmine rice in a white bowl, and a fork on the side.

More Easy Chicken Recipes

  • Easy chicken scampi (Olive Garden copycat recipe)
  • Garlic butter chicken tenders
  • Chicken fajita casserole
  • Skillet creamy lemon chicken
  • Baked chicken tacos
  • Marry me chicken (creamy skillet chicken with parmesan, sundried tomatoes, and herbs).

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Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry in a skillet
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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Author: Diana
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This homemade Teriyaki chicken stir fry is so easy and ready in just 30 minutes. It's also healthier and tastes better than take-out! Serve it over steamy white rice for a full meal.
4 servings
This homemade Teriyaki chicken stir fry is so easy and ready in just 30 minutes. It's also healthier and tastes better than take-out! Serve it over steamy white rice for a full meal.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce use Tamari for gluten free
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 teaspoon fresh garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1¼ lbs (650g) boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into ¾-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 bell peppers diced (red and green)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or jug, combine the sauce ingredients and give them a quick whisk. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, and cook the chicken (I like to season it with freshly cracked black pepper) and cook for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet, and set it aside.
  • Add more oil to the skillet, and saute the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until just softened. Make sure not to cook them for too long, as they'll be cooked for longer with the sauce.
  • Give the sauce a quick whisk, and add it to the skillet. Cook over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens. If it's thickened too much, add a splash of water to loosen it.
  • Add the chicken back in and stir to make sure that it's well coated in the sauce. Remove from the stove, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve over steamy jasmine rice.

Notes:

  • Try to cut the chicken into pieces that are the same size, this will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • When cooking the chicken in a cast iron skillet, add them to the skillet and let them cook for 1 minute without disturbing, this will give them a golden color.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables to the stir fry, you can also add water chestnuts, shredded cabbage, or even fresh herbs if you like.
  • If the sauce thickens too quickly, loosen it up with a splash of water. If it doesn’t thicken to the desired consistency, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon of water. Keep in mind that cornstarch must be cooked to 203°F/95°C before it starts thickening.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water until just warmed through.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 297kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 723mg, Potassium: 914mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 2331IU, Vitamin C: 139mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 2mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Judy says

    Posted on 12/10/21 at 00:38

    5 stars
    A keeper! Quick and easy!

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  2. Tammy D says

    Posted on 12/6/21 at 01:25

    5 stars
    Quick, easy, flavorful recipe! You nailed this one. Everyone loved it. Thank you so much for sharing

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    Posted on 10/27/21 at 02:20

    Do you have this recipe for making in my instant pot?

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