This quick and easy Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry is a veggie-packed weeknight meal that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love! Packed with flavor from our homemade teriyaki sauce, tender chicken, and lots of crunchy vegetables!
The Best Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Here at The Wooden Skillet we definitely love a quick stir fry recipe! We have great recipes for shrimp stir fry, steak stir fry, and now this flavorful teriyaki chicken stir-fry. Use any fresh vegetables or frozen vegetables that you have on hand to make a delicious weeknight dinner that comes together in a matter of minutes. In this easy recipe we suggest serving it over rice, but it would also be good with our Teriyaki Noodles!
And if you are loving an easy stir fry recipe as much as us, you should also checkout our Cashew Chicken Stir Fry!
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What You Will Need
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts – we love using this lean protein for this recipe but you could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- olive oil – just a splash in the skillet to sauté everything!
- fresh garlic – perfect for adding so much flavor.
- carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bell pepper, & yellow onion – a variety of our favorite fresh stir fry vegetables, but feel free to use any you have on hand. Even frozen vegetables work great if you are in a pinch.
- teriyaki sauce – we love whipping up our own homemade teriyaki sauce, but you could also pick up a store-bought teriyaki sauce from your local grocery store.
- cooked rice – any type of rice is great – jasmine rice, basmati rice, white rice, brown rice, or even some cauliflower rice. Just use what works for you!
How To Make Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
The first steps to making the best teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe are to bring a large skillet or wok to a medium high heat, add olive oil, and garlic, cook until fragrant. Add the pieces of raw chicken and continue to cook until they are fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside. Drain any leftover liquid left in the pan.
Add the remaining olive oil and garlic. Then the broccoli florets and carrots. Move them around in the pan, cover, and cook for about 3 minutes. Next, add the water chestnuts and red peppers, cover, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Now add the mushrooms, onion, and cooked chicken to the pan, cover and cook for 2-3 more minutes of cooking time. Finally, pour the teriyaki sauce over the top of the juicy chicken and tender-crisp veggies.
And toss to combine everything in that delicious teriyaki goodness!
How Should I Serve Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
In the recipe card we suggest serving this chicken teriyaki stir fry recipe over your favorite rice! You could also enjoy it all by itself or over our favorite Teriyaki Noodles, which are also super quick and easy to make. Just make sure you sprinkle some sesame seeds on top!
Recipe FAQ
- chicken – option to swap out the chicken for steak, shrimp, or tofu!
- vegetables – there are so many great vegetable options, we also love pea pods, green bell pepper, snap peas, green onions, celery, etc.
- prep ahead of time – you can easily meal prep the teriyaki sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge. Also, all the chopping of the chicken and veggies can be done ahead of time and then stored in the fridge in separate containers until you are ready to cook.
- Paleo – we also have a Paleo Teriyaki Sauce, if that’s more your thing!
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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Description
An easy and delicious Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry recipe that you are going to love! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8oz mushrooms, sliced
- 8oz can sliced water chestnuts
- 1 orange or red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, quartered
- 4 cups rice, cooked
Instructions
- Sauté: Bring a wok or large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and move around pan until it becomes fragrant, approx. 30 seconds.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken. As chicken cooks, add a tablespoon of teriyaki sauce if it gets too dry and chicken starts to stick. Remove chicken once fully cooked, place on plate and set aside. Drain any remaining liquid.
- Cook Veggies: Add remaining garlic and tablespoon olive oil. Stir and cook on medium heat until garlic becomes fragrant. Add broccoli and carrots. Cover and let cook for 3 minutes. Uncover, add water chestnuts and red pepper. Stir and cover for an additional 2 minutes. Uncover, add mushrooms, onion and cooked chicken. Stir and cover for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sauce: Add approximately 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce and stir thoroughly. Add any additional teriyaki sauce to reach desired amount.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice of your choice!
Notes
- Rice: feel free to make Instant Pot jasmine rice! Or serve with cauliflower rice for some added veggies!
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 9.2 g
- Sodium: 752.5 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.1 g
- Protein: 19.3 g
- Cholesterol: 41.4 mg
viki Dues says
how many does this serve?
Erin says
Hi! If you use 2 chicken breasts it will serve 4-6 people, depending upon how big of a serving you use! I am in the middle of updating all my posts to include serving sizes, etc. – sorry I haven’t gotten this far back in my archives yet!! Thanks!