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Published: January 1, 2018 Last Modified: March 25, 2019 By Sara 46 Comments

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

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This teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken and colorful veggies, all tossed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.

This chicken teriyaki tastes like it came from a restaurant but is so easy to make at home. It’s healthy, quick and kid friendly!

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Teriyaki chicken with asparagus and red peppers in a frying pan.

So it’s no secret that I love stir fries. In fact, many of the most popular recipes on this site are stir fries! This teriyaki chicken stir fry is a little bit different because it’s got the whole sweet and savory thing going on with the sauce. Plus all of those brightly colored vegetables just make me happy, it’s like a rainbow on a plate!

A pan of chicken teriyaki stir fry with chicken pieces, asparagus and red peppers.

How to make teriyaki chicken stir fry

The first step in making this chicken teriyaki is to cook your veggies. I used a combination of asparagus and bell peppers here, but other great options would be broccoli, mushrooms, red onion or carrots.

Sauteed vegetables like asparagus and red bell peppers form the base of this teriyaki chicken stir fry.

After the veggies come out of the pan, the chicken goes in. I use chunks of boneless skinless chicken breast, but you can use cut up chicken thighs if you prefer.

Browned chicken is coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce for this healthy stir fry recipe.

While you cook the veggies and chicken, make the teriyaki sauce. Pour the sauce into the stir fry, top with sesame seeds and serve! Homemade teriyaki sauce only takes a few minutes to make, but if you’re really pressed for time, you can pick up a bottle of store bought sauce and be good to go.

Chicken teriyaki in a pan with a spatula.

How to serve chicken teriyaki

My favorite way to serve this teriyaki chicken stir fry is over rice. You can use brown or white rice, whichever you prefer. Other great options are quinoa, or some type of Asian noodle like soba noodles, rice noodles or chow mein noodles.

Eating healthy has never been easier (or more delicious)!

More stir fry recipes

  • Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
  • Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
  • Moo Shu Chicken
  • Kung Pao Shrimp
  • Moo Goo Gai Pan
Teriyaki chicken stir fry is a healthy and easy dinner option.
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5 from 21 votes

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

This teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken and colorful veggies, all tossed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 326kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 1 1/2 cups asparagus pieces
  • 1 cup red bell peppers cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the peppers and asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan; place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan. Add the chicken, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Add the vegetables back to the pan with the chicken. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

Notes

  1. You can mix and match the veggies here, other great options are zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms and red onions.
  2. Concerned about your sodium instake? Use low sodium soy sauce in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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This post was originally published on April 5, 2017 and was updated on January 1, 2018 with new photos.

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    Comments

    1. Mary Johnson says

      June 23, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      The very best stir fry!

      Reply
    2. Alise Barton says

      June 20, 2019 at 3:37 am

      Can you leave out the honey? Or use a low carb replacement? This recipe sounds great but I’m living the Keto lifestyle and need a low carb version

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 20, 2019 at 9:55 pm

        You’d need to use some kind of sweetener to make it taste like teriyaki, you could try substituting your favorite low carb sweetener but I’ve never tested the recipe this way!

        Reply
    3. Tracy says

      April 25, 2019 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      I have made many homemade teriyaki sauces from online recipes… they have all been okay. Fine. Good. But this sauce was fabulous! Awesome! Lip-smacking!!! Most of these types of sauces are similar in ingredients, but for my family, this was the one that got the exact right balance of soy sauce, sweetness and thickness. My husband called the meal “way better than anything you could get at a restaurant.”. My (very picky) 11-year old daughter gobbled it up and asked for more. I made my stir fry with lots of chicken, red pepper, onion and asparagus and served it over rice. Absolutely amazing and I will never make another teriyaki sauce again. I have finally found the hands-down winner!!!!

      Reply
    4. Marie says

      February 5, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Can you use ginger powder instead? If so how much should you use?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 5, 2019 at 1:37 pm

        You can, I’d use 1/2 teaspoon!

        Reply
    5. Dana says

      December 24, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      Best teriyaki sauce I’ve tried!! I’ve added a bit of pineapple juice and that’s all I changed and it was a hit with my family! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 24, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!

        Reply
    6. Rachel says

      December 7, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made this with asparagus onion peppers broccoli and string beans and me and my family loved it

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 7, 2018 at 10:52 pm

        So happy to hear that everyone loved it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    7. Kristin Tunnell says

      October 15, 2018 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Made this recipe last night adding mushrooms… very yummy!!!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 15, 2018 at 10:46 am

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    8. Renee says

      July 9, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This is perfection. My two toddlers (2 & 3.5 years old) gobbled it up without complaint. Quietest dinner I’ve had in a LONG time. This is a keeper. Thank you.

      Reply
    9. A says

      March 24, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best stir fry I’ve ever made. Thank you for sharing it! The whole family loved it, too.

      Reply
    10. Sarah says

      February 11, 2018 at 2:09 am

      5 stars
      Totally amazing! I’ve never knew that this sauce is so easy to make and it tastes wonderful, especially when its soaked in broccoli’s hairy heads, yum!

      Reply
    11. Rosey says

      January 2, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      A perfect dish for the new year. Teriyaki has such a unique flavor. I just love it!

      Reply
    12. Dogvills says

      January 2, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      Pretty looking dish! I will try this recipe tomorrow. I also want to try making my won teriyaki sauce too.

      Reply
    13. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      January 2, 2018 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious and flavorful! Perfect that it’s so easy to make too!

      Reply
    14. Annemarie LeBlanc says

      January 2, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect recipe for any day of the year. I am adding this to our menu plan. I love your choice of veggies. I only usually add onions and mushrooms. I will try making my own teriyaki sauce too. Had no idea it was just that simple to make!

      Reply
    15. Carol Cassara says

      January 2, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      I love stir fry recipes because they’re packed with flavor and easy to put together! I think this one’s perfect. The teriyaki will definitely make this even tastier!

      Reply
    16. Pam says

      January 2, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      I love teriyaki chicken. I haven’t made it in so long, I need to make some soon.

      Reply
    17. Claudia Krusch says

      January 2, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      This teriyaki chicken stir fry looks so delicious and healthy for you. I have been looking for some new healthier recipes to add to my meal plans for the new year. I will have to add this one to my list.

      Reply
    18. robin rue says

      January 2, 2018 at 3:48 am

      That sounds super delicious! I think my whole family is going to love this.

      Reply
    19. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

      January 2, 2018 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      That looks so good! I love to make dishes like this that are both healthy and full of great flavors. I can’t wait to make this for the fam.

      Reply
    20. Debbie says

      April 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so healthy with all these colorful vegetables!

      Reply
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