Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli—a classic, healthy stir-fry with a sweet-savory glaze.
🍗 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thinly
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced (optional)
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 1. Cook the chicken
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes
- Remove and set aside
🥦 2. Cook the broccoli
- Add a little oil to the same pan
- Stir-fry broccoli 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender
🍲 3. Make the teriyaki sauce
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil
- Pour over broccoli in the pan
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken
- Stir until sauce is glossy
🔄 4. Combine
- Return chicken to the pan
- Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until chicken and broccoli are coated in sauce
🍽️ 5. Serve
- Over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Optional: sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped green onions
💡 Pro Tips
- Slice chicken thinly so it cooks quickly and stays tender
- Don’t overcook broccoli—it should be crisp-tender
- Adjust honey for sweetness to taste
If you want, I can also give a one-pan sheet pan version that cooks chicken and broccoli in the oven with teriyaki glaze—super easy cleanup.
