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Quick Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with Homemade Sauce

A plate of vibrant teriyaki chicken stir fry featuring glazed chicken pieces mixed with broccoli, red, and yellow bell peppers.
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Make this easy teriyaki chicken stir fry for a fast weeknight dinner. You will use a simple, savory sweet glaze made from scratch to coat tender chicken and crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • For the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until lightly coated. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. Add the broccoli and carrots to the same skillet. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
  6. Add the bell peppers and snow peas. Continue to stir fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. You want them cooked but still firm.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared homemade teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Toss everything gently to coat evenly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is hot and clings to the ingredients.
  9. Serve this healthy chicken vegetable stir fry immediately, preferably over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can lightly sear the chicken before adding the cornstarch coating.
  • If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • To keep vegetables crisp, cook them in batches if your pan is too crowded.
  • This recipe makes a great meal prep chicken stir fry for lunches.

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