Stir-Fried Katsu Chicken with Garlic Teriyaki Glaze
Juicy breaded chicken cutlets stir-fried with a sticky garlic teriyaki sauce, served with crisp vegetables and steamed rice. This japanese-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, beaten egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 2, boneless, skinless, sliced into 1/2-inch strips chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1, beaten egg
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 2 cups steamed white rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Set up a breading station by placing 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, 1 beaten egg in another, and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Step 2: Dredge 2 chicken breasts sliced into 1/2-inch strips first in flour, then egg, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add breaded chicken strips and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Stir together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl, then pour into the skillet.
- Step 6: Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Step 7: Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup julienned carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 8: Return the fried chicken strips to the skillet and toss with the teriyaki glaze for 1 minute until well coated and heated through.
- Step 9: Serve immediately over 2 cups steamed white rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Katsu Chicken with Garlic Teriyaki Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (20 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Katsu Chicken with Garlic Teriyaki Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep panko breadcrumbs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Katsu Chicken with Garlic Teriyaki Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Katsu Chicken with Garlic Teriyaki Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Katsu Chicken with Garlic Teriyaki Glaze?
Japanese chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
