Colorful Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
Colorful teriyaki chicken stir-fry is a quick and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with crunchy bell peppers and sweet snap peas, all enveloped in a delicious teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this meal is as nutritious as it is visually appealing. Enjoy a delightful culinary experience that you can easily customize to suit your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Optional: garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and slicing the bell peppers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and snap peas to the skillet; stir for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour sauce over the mixture and stir to coat evenly; simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Experiment with additional vegetables like broccoli or zucchini based on your preferences. Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking can enhance flavor.