This teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken and colorful veggies, all tossed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided use)
1 1/2 cups asparagus pieces
1 cup red bell peppers (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Method
1
Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the peppers and asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2
Remove the vegetables from the pan; place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan. Add the chicken, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
4
While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
5
Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
6
Add the vegetables back to the pan with the chicken. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.