Teriyaki chicken stir-fry for two
This master chicken stir-fry recipe can be used as a template to create many different stir-fry dishes. This version includes chicken and crisp carrots, broccoli and red pepper, but you can change it up with any proteins and vegetables you have on hand.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (125 mL) long-grain brown rice
- ½ lb./227 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about one large, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sesame oil, divided
- 4 tsp (20 mL) cornstarch, divided
- ½ cup (125 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) rice vinegar or mirin
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
- ½ cup (125 mL) thinly sliced onion
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced carrots
- 1 ½ cups (375 mL) broccoli florets
- 1 red pepper, chopped into ½ - inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds
- Sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions
Prepare rice according to package directions; typically for brown rice, that is about 40-45 minutes.
Mix chicken, 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil and 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Meanwhile, whisk remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch with broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar until combined. Set aside.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and stir fry for about 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through (about 3 to 4 minutes per side).
Add onion, ginger and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add broccoli and carrots and continue to cook for 3 minutes before adding red pepper strips. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Add sauce mixture and let it come to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until thickens. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving with rice.
Tips
- Substitution: The chicken can be replaced with beef, pork or tofu to change up the protein.
| Amount | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories 420 | |||
| Fat 6 g | 8 % | ||
| Saturated Fat 1 g + Trans Fat 0 g | 5 % | ||
| Cholesterol 55 mg | |||
| Sodium 550 mg | 24 % | ||
| Carbohydrate 60 g | |||
| Fibre 8 g | 29 % | ||
| Sugars 13 g | 13 % | ||
| Protein 31 g | |||