Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables
A vibrant Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli, and bell peppers glazed in a sweet-and-salty teriyaki sauce. Served over steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breast, broccoli, sliced bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 400 g chicken breast
- 300 g broccoli
- 2, sliced bell peppers
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups, cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 6 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add 400 g chicken breast, coat evenly, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 300 g broccoli florets and 2 sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Remove vegetables and set aside. Add the marinated chicken to the pan, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Return vegetables to the pan, pour in the teriyaki glaze, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Step 4: Serve over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 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 Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables?
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 chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables?
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 Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables?
Asian quick meals 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
