Description
A satisfying meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful teriyaki sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped broccoli
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Start by taking a small saucepan. Combine ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup water, 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, creating a fragrant teriyaki sauce.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of warm water until smooth. Slowly stir this mixture into your teriyaki sauce in the saucepan. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and is glossy.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, place 1 pound of ground chicken over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook while stirring until the chicken turns golden and no longer pink, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Once the chicken is cooked, toss in 1½ cups of finely chopped broccoli and ¾ cup of thinly sliced baby carrots. Stir well and let the veggies cook until they turn vibrant and tender, which will take about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Now, pour your thickened teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes to infuse all the flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the savory teriyaki chicken mixture over bowls of fluffy cooked white rice. For that final touch, garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Cook rice in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg