Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

This easy chicken teriyaki stir fry is the perfect weeknight dinner. It is prep-ahead friendly, and it comes out so delicious and full of umami flavors.

📝 Ingredients

• 3/4 to 1 cup teriyaki sauce (or your favorite store-bought teriyaki sauce)
• 2 medium skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable oil for pan
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups sliced fresh asparagus (bottom stalks trimmed)
• 1 medium carrot (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (greens and white parts separated)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make sure you have all the ingredients ready. Stir fries cook fast.
2. 2Make the teriyaki sauce according to the recipe. It can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. You can also just use your favorite store-bought version.
3. 3Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a few generous drizzles of oil in a large 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add the chicken in one single layer, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. 4To the same skillet, add a few more drizzles of oil over high heat. Cook the bell peppers, carrots, and asparagus for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add about 2 tablespoons of water and stir (this will allow the veggies to soften and cook quicker). Cook for another 3 minutes until crisp tender. The water will evaporate.
5. 5Push the veggies to the side, and add a little bit more oil, plus the ginger, garlic, and scallions (white parts only). Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add the teriyaki sauce (about ¾ cup or to taste) and toss everything until evenly coated, about 1-2 more minutes. Season with more salt and pepper to taste if needed.
7. 7Garnish with sliced scallions (the green parts) and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice if desired. Enjoy!