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_recipe Skillet Teriyaki Chicken

Skillet Teriyaki Chicken

  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken:

  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 green onions, white parts minced (reserve green parts for garnish)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup snap peas, ends trimmed

For the teriyaki sauce:

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For serving:

  • Steamed brown or white rice
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onion tops
  • Sriracha sauce (optional, for heat lovers)

Instructions

  • Prep the sauce first: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set both aside.
  • Season and cook the chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on the outside and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  • Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed. Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant—don’t let the garlic burn!
  • Cook the vegetables: Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but still maintain some crunch. Add snap peas and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Bring it all together: Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in the teriyaki sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats everything with a beautiful glaze, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve it up: Spoon the teriyaki chicken and vegetables over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion tops. Add a drizzle of sriracha if you like it spicy.
  • Author: Webhealthy
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Method: Stir-fry/Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian/Japanese-inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: 385
  • Protein: 31g
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