Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 1½ 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.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Method: Stir-fry/Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian/Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 385
- Protein: 31g