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A vibrant bowl of Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with broccoli, peppers, and carrots over rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 2 tablespoons miri n
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hone y
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 head broccoli , cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot , julienned
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the wok in a single layer and sear until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the same wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the wok and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the ingredients.
  7. Toss the mixture continuously for 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and the sauce is bubbling.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.