Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Shredded Cabbage and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Quick stir-fry featuring tender chicken glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over crisp shredded cabbage and carrots for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

400g boneless, skinless, sliced into strips chicken thighs
4 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 medium shredded carrot
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, and 2 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves to create the teriyaki sauce.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 400g sliced chicken thighs and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
Step 4: Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 medium shredded carrot to the skillet, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the stir-fry. Serve hot.