Name: Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 carrot, sliced thinly; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ginger powder; Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

A delicious and healthy Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Rice is perfect for a quick dinner. Tender chicken breast pieces are stir-fried with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, then coated in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce. This dish is served over brown rice, adding a wholesome, nutty flavor to complement the sweet and salty sauce. It’s a satisfying, one-pan meal full of flavor and nutrients, ideal for busy evenings.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes for more flavor.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
Add more vegetables for extra crunch and nutrition.
Make extra rice and use leftovers for other meals.

Yield: 4 servings

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Sweet, savory teriyaki chicken stir-fry with veggies and brown rice.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 carrot, sliced thinly
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger powder
Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder to make the teriyaki sauce.
Marinate the chicken in half the sauce for at least 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked.
Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot to the pan. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Pour the remaining sauce into the pan and toss everything together.
Serve the stir-fry over cooked brown rice and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

If you want more spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some sriracha to the sauce.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 408Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 51mgSodium 644mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 5gSugar 10gProtein 25g

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