Description
A flavorful and colorful Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables stir-fry featuring tender chicken thighs and crisp fresh vegetables coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. This easy Asian-inspired main course is perfect for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner and can be served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets, thinly sliced carrots, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but remain crisp. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over everything and stir well to coat evenly. Cook together for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve this teriyaki chicken stir-fry over steamed rice or your favorite noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Feel free to swap in other vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or baby corn based on your preference.
- For convenience, you can use store-bought teriyaki sauce instead of making your own, but homemade sauce offers fresher flavor and control over sugars and sodium.
