This teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe has broccoli, red peppers, onions, and tender chicken coated in a sweet and sticky sauce. A delicious weeknight meal!
You may also like my Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - it's very similar to this but without the veggies.
What is mirin?
Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine (similar to sake but with more sugar) that helps give teriyaki sauce its signature flavor. Most grocery stores will carry a version of it (I use Kikkoman brand - it's described as "mirin style sweet cooking seasoning" and sometimes "Aji-mirin"), which is fine for this recipe. If you want something a little more authentic, you may want to check an Asian foods specialty shop. Mirin substitutions: If you don't have mirin, try a dry sherry or sweet marsala wine.
Keys to stir fry success:
- Prep everything beforehand. I am someone who usually cooks as I go along, but with stir fry you need everything to be ready to go!
- Don't over-crowd the pan. I cook the chicken in batches, and I don't add *too* many veggies because they won't sear as nicely and you'll end up with a watery stir fry, which is not as fun.
- You need to maintain a fairly high heat while stir frying. It's ok to reduce the heat a little bit if the pan starts to really smoke/things are burning, but don't turn it down too much. The second batch of chicken tends to cook a little faster because the pan is hotter, so make sure to pay close attention to it so you don't burn it.
- I like using tongs to quickly toss the ingredients while cooking. They're great for turning the chicken quickly. I also love my splatter guard for cooking the chicken - it reduces clean-up.
- The easiest way to store fresh ginger is to keep it in the freezer! That way you never run out, and it's also much easier to grate. I use my Microplane to grate it.
- Feel free to use a wok if you have one!
Recipe notes:
- You can definitely serve this dish over noodles instead of rice.
- This recipe doesn't make a ton of extra sauce, but it's sweet and rich, so I don't think that's necessary or else it would be a bit too cloying. It coats the chicken and veggies nicely.
Other chicken recipes you'll love:
Made this teriyaki chicken stir fry? Have questions? Leave me a comment below.
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
This teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe has broccoli, red peppers, onions, and tender chicken coated in a sweet and sticky sauce. A delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 medium onion chopped into fairly small pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into fairly small pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper cut into fairly small pieces
- 1 cup uncooked rice
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons mirin see note
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- For this recipe, it's important to prep your ingredients before you start cooking. If serving with rice, I recommend getting it going prior to starting the recipe. Cook rice according to package directions.
- Add the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk everything together.
- Cut your veggies and onion into pieces that are bite-size (make sure that the broccoli is cut quite small) so they cook at a similar rate.
- Cut the chicken into 1" pieces and add them to a bowl. Sprinkle the pieces with the garlic powder and some pepper. Stir to combine. Add the cornstarch and stir until the chicken is coated.
- In a deep skillet, over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces (do not crowd the pan - I recommend doing 2 batches), shaking off the excess cornstarch prior to adding them to the pan. Cook for 4 minutes and then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes or so (I flip using tongs to make it easy). Chicken should be browned and cooked through (165F). For the second batch, I add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Transfer each batch of the chicken to a plate once it's done.
- If the pan is dry, add a small splash of olive oil (a teaspoon or so), and then add the onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring a few times.
- Add in the broccoli and peppers, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Veggies should be tender-crisp. Give it a little longer if you want them softer.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and stir in the sauce (whisk it again quickly prior to pouring it in). Let it bubble until thickened (less than a minute), stirring constantly so everything is coated. Take the pan off the heat. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- The rice quantity is my suggestion for 4 people, but feel free to make more/less or whatever you usually make for 4 people.
- Please read the post for stir fry tips - especially if you're not very experienced with this type of recipe.
- Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine. For this recipe, it's fine to use the grocery store version (found in the Asian foods aisle near soy sauce etc.). I use Kikkoman brand.
- The fresh ginger is much easier to grate if it's frozen. I always keep some fresh ginger in the freezer and I use my Microplane grater/zester to easily grate it.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. Nutrition info does NOT include rice for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 783IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
AngelaML says
Hi Natasha!
I made this tonight for the first time. It was a huge hit!!! We all loved it! I think I saw the recipe in the early days when I first found your blog and I was not having good success with cooking bite sized chicken. I still don't and have given up on that. As in always overcooked and dry. But now that I'm so comfortable pan frying the cut in half chicken breasts from so many of your awesome recipes that I just did that and then cut it into bite sized pieces afterwards. Problem solved! 🙂
We served over jasmine rice done in the iPot. The sauce was truly amazing and so tasty and I was happy to find the Mirin at my local grocery store. I might try doing 1.5x next time as some like more rice than others and wanted more to mix in. I did mushrooms on the side (I hate them) and substituted matchstick carrots for the red peppers (again I hate them). I had to cook the veggies much longer than you called for, but as you say, different sized pieces, different stovetops, different tastes, etc.
We will definitely be making this again soon!
Thank you so much for sharing your gift. Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Natasha says
Yay!! I'm so glad you like that technique. 🙂 You're very welcome, and thank YOU for trying my recipes and always writing thorough reviews that for sure help other readers! Happy holidays! XOXO
Melissa says
So good
Natasha says
🙂
Shannon says
Question… do you think it would be okay to use sesame oil instead of olive oil?
Natasha says
Do you mean regular sesame oil or toasted sesame oil? If it's the milder regular kind, that should be fine, but the toasted stuff is super concentrated and better to add a small amount.
Jane says
I want to try this recipe but I have a question about the ginger. Is it frozen with the skin on? Thanks!
Natasha says
Hi Jane! Yes, I freeze it with the skin on. It protects it from getting freezer burn. I then grate the skin off the part of the ginger that I'm about to use. Takes a few seconds, then once you hit the inside, you just add that part to the recipe. 🙂
Karen Stilts says
This is absolutely delicious! Prepped the meat and veggies this morning and cooked this evening in less than 30 minutes. Just as good as takeout! A keeper!
Natasha says
Wonderful!! I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks for your sweet review, Karen! XO
Debbie says
I made this for dinner and it was delicious. It’s definitely my #1 Chicken Stir Fry recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Natasha says
Excellent!! I'm so pleased to hear it, Debbie!
Lynn says
Wow!! Just made this and so yum!! I loaded mine with lots of veggies and used tofu in place of the chicken. I also subbed out cooked spaghetti squash for the noodles and wow!!!!! This sauce is absolutely perfect!!! Definitely a keeper and perfect for stir fry night!!
Natasha says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Lynn!
Sheila M. Jackson says
Hello there, I made this Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry tonight. Can I say THE BEST. It is definitely a KEEPER. I will be following YOU. Thank you for sharing.🥰🥰🥰
Natasha says
So pleased you liked it, Sheila!! 🙂 Thank you!!
Diana says
This recipe is absolutely perfect! I have tried many and this one is the right taste and the right amount of cornstarch as well (often, I found my dishes didn’t turn out right because there was either too much cornstarch or too little). Absolutely perfect all around. 10/10. Adding this one to my permanent rotation! Thank you!!
Natasha says
That's great!!! Thanks for letting me know, Diana. 😀
Beth says
I made this for dinner tonight. It was so yummy! I will make this again. I used 1/8 tsp of ground ginger as I didn't have any fresh ginger and I didn't want too much ginger in it.
Natasha says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Beth! 🙂
Donna says
A hit! Added water chestnuts and double the sauce(I like extra). Needed more peppers so will add more next time.
Passing recipe along.
Natasha says
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!! Appreciate you sharing the recipe. XO
Autumn says
Another winner!
Natasha says
Thank you! 😀
Tiffany says
I recently discovered you on Instagram and am so happy I did! Your recipes are delicious! We made this chicken and veggie stir fry for dinner and it was a big hit. So simple yet so flavorful!
Natasha says
Thank you so much, Tiffany!! So glad you found me! 😀 Let me know if you try anything else. XO
Melissa Kehr says
This recipe is absolutely fantastic! I cook a lot and rarely leave comments, but this is one of my all time favorite recipes. It’s such a beautiful presentation of colors and flavors, and we like to to add cooked mushrooms and top with a little sriracha sauce served over rice noodles. Your stir fry sauce is one of the easiest and best I’ve ever had. Thank you for the recipe and making our tastebuds “dance!”
Natasha says
Thank you so much! Your comment is much appreciated. 🙂
Lori Neufeld says
Made exactly as per instructions but added some sesame seeds as garnish. Looks great but needs more flavor, may maybe some heat!
Natasha says
You could definitely add some sriracha.
Martian says
This is the fourth recipe I've made of yours and I've loved every one! This one is no exception. I'm not a great cook but you somehow manage to create the most delicious yet attainable recipes and I keep coming back for more! I had 3 chicken breasts so I made 1.5x the sauce. I also doubled the onion, peppers, broccoli, and garlic. This will definitely be added to dinner rotations.
Natasha says
I'm so happy to hear that!! 🙂 That's definitely my goal with recipes. Thanks for letting me know.
Scott says
Excellent recipe. Everyone in the family loved it! I added some red pepper flakes and roasted cashews. This is sure to become a regular dinner in our rotation.
Natasha says
That's great to hear, Scott! Thank you!
Lauren says
Silly question but are those nutrition facts for one serving or all four!?
Natasha says
Just for one 🙂 (same with all my recipes on here and most food blogs unless otherwise noted)
Linda Binversie says
Absolutely delicious. Will add to one of our favorite stir fries. Even our picky eaters liked it!!
Natasha says
Love that!! Thank you!! 🙂
Michelle says
This was delicious, and very colorful. The sauce was the best stir fry sauce I’ve ever had. A lot of the sauces you buy sometimes burn.
Natasha says
I'm so glad to hear that!! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to write me a review.
Judy Jones says
This was easy and delicious. I did have to thicken a bit more but it's a great recipe.
Natasha says
Glad you enjoyed it, Judy!
Kim says
I am making this for the second time in two weeks because my kids love it so much. They said this is the best dinner I have ever made. Thank you for this recipe!
Natasha says
Wow, that's awesome!! I'm so glad they like it. 🙂
Mark says
Perfect quick and easy recipe, loved it
Natasha says
Great!! Thanks for letting me know!
Syd says
This recipe is so easy and delicious. I was looking for something different than I usually make and I had most of the ingredients for this. It was a huge hit! I had to make a couple modifications and it still turned out great, but from now on I’ll make sure I have everything I need on hand as this will be a new addition to the dinner rotation. Thank you so much for posting!
Natasha says
Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it! 🙂
Jillian says
This recipe is definitely restaurant quality! So delicious!
Natasha says
Thank you so much! 😀
Lainey says
This is the first recipe I've tried from your site and I'm happy to say that it won't be the last. This was really good and a hit with my family. I liked it because it's one in which I have most of the ingredients on hand and it's simple to put together. I did have to use ground ginger and substituted sherry wine for the mirin this time because that's all I had, but I will be sure to get fresh ginger and mirin for the next time I make this recipe. I am looking forward to trying many more of your recipes. Thank you!
Natasha says
Excellent!! So happy you found me, Lainey. 🙂 Let me know if you try anything else!
Angel says
Could I cut out the brown sugar if I wanted to tone down the sweetness a lot?
Natasha says
Hi, I suppose you could, but the mirin is sweet as well. And the sugar helps the sauce gets its consistency, so I probably wouldn't cut down too much.
Arielle says
Will ground ginger work?
Natasha says
I'd use it very sparingly if you do try. It's definitely not my top preference... I just find the flavor isn't as good and it can be quite strong.
Rose says
I just made this wonderful dish today. It tastes just like a dish we order from our favorite Asian restaurant down the street!! The whole family loved it!! Easy to find ingredients and great flavor.
Thank you, Natasha!!!
Rose in AZ
Natasha says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! 🙂
Diana says
Excellent recipe. Thank you. I would opt for a good quality honey in place of the sugar, but it was still very very tasty!! Thank you!!
Natasha says
You're welcome!!
Joy says
I made this for my husband and I’s supper tonight. It’s awesome... my husband can be picky but he loved it. This will remain on my household menu. Thank you for sharing!
Natasha says
That's great to hear!! Thanks for letting me know, Joy! 🙂
Barbie says
I made this tonight it was amazing! I added carrots, pineapple & water chestnuts. I also didn’t have Morin so I used teriyaki sauce it was really good.
Natasha says
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Angela says
Delicious and easy! I doubled the veggies to stretch the meal it the chicken was the really star. The sauce was easy and amazing. I had everything in my pantry already.
Natasha says
Wonderful!! So happy to hear that!
Tam says
This was absolutely delicious! Wonderful recipe!
Natasha says
So glad you enjoyed it, Tam! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
Pete says
Very good could use some pineapple!!!
Natasha says
Good idea... yes, I think that would be a good addition for sure!
Amy says
I have my parents over for dinner on Tuesday nights. My dad is the type of guy that will eat anything, but usually isn’t thrilled about it. This is the second recipe I have made from you (the other was the creamy chicken florentine) that he loved! I can’t wait to try more! Thank you!
Natasha says
Haha I like the sound of your dad! I'm so happy that he enjoyed it!
Sharon says
I am not a great cook by any means but I love stir-fry. It’s my favorite dish. I really enjoyed making this recipe. It was simple and easy to make. My husband went back for seconds and he’s one of the best cooks I know. BTW he’s from Louisiana so you know he can cook. Don’t get me started on his red beans & rice & Jambalaya LOL. So, when he went back for seconds I had to write to you to say thank you. You made a Thursday night meal memorable & tasty!
Natasha says
I'm so happy to hear that!! 🙂 Your comment made my day.
Christelle says
Delicious! The sauce is well-balanced, not to salty and sugary (love that). There isn’t any ingredient that is over powering and, the chicken is tender.
It’s and healthy and quick meal to add to a busy week day for sure. 🙂
Natasha says
I'm so happy that you enjoyed the balance of flavors! I definitely spent a bit of time tweaking them. 🙂 Thank you!!