10-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

In just a few simple steps you can make takeout at home with this easy & flavorful teriyaki chicken stir fry! It requires 9 simple ingredients, no marinating needed, and the cooking time is just 10 quick minutes. We love to serve this juicy chicken with homemade teriyaki sauce over rice as a quick dinner or meal prep! 

Over the years SO many readers have loved this recipe! And for good reason – it has a ton of flavor, requires only a little effort to accomplish, and everyone loves it. Making it one of our top choices for family weeknight dinners!

The dish involves perfectly tender bites of chicken that are soaked in a sticky & slightly sweet homemade teriyaki sauce! We also serve this with steamed broccoli, but we love to add even more veggies like shredded cabbage, snow peas, and carrots. Feel free to be creative and add any veggie you like! See our tips below for some of our favorites to add.

Drew and I have loved this recipe for so many years, and it’s always our go-to when we want takeout at home. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Key Ingredients

Below you’ll find the list of key ingredients needed to make this delicious recipe!

Chicken: I like to use chicken breast, but you can also use boneless/skinless chicken thighs.
Broccoli: to serve with the chicken.
Tamari: this adds saltiness to the sauce, if you do not have tamari you can use soy sauce or liquid aminos instead.
Coconut sugar: to naturally sweeten the teriyaki sauce.
Sesame oil: this oil adds so much flavor to the sauce!
Corn starch: to help thicken the sauce. Keep in mind, corn starch needs to be activated by heat, so this sauce won’t thicken until it’s heated with the chicken.
Ginger: I like to use fresh ginger, but you can also use ground dried ginger too.
Garlic: fresh garlic is best for adding another level of flavor to the sauce!
Sesame seeds: for sprinkling over top!

How To Make Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

Tips for Success

Add different veggies – one thing we love about this dish is customizing it with whatever veggies we have on hand. In addition to broccoli, we like to add red or green cabbage, carrots, snap peas, bell pepper, or edamame!

Other natural sweeteners you can use – if you don’t have coconut sugar you can swap for honey or maple syrup as natural sweetener options. For refined sugar you can use brown sugar or white sugar! I have not tested this recipe with sweeteners such as stevia or monk fruit.

Make it ahead – this recipe is great for making ahead! Cook the recipe as instructed, let it cool, then store in an airtight container until ready to reheat with rice! Reheat the chicken and sauce in a pan until warm, then serve with broccoli.

Our favorite ways to serve it – this stir fry goes perfectly served alongside a grain such as rice (we use either white, brown, or wild rice), quinoa, or a medley of grains!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a thickener other than cornstarch? Yes, instead of corn starch you can use tapioca flour, arrowroot, or potato starch.

Can I use bottled sauce instead of homemade sauce? Of course! I personally think homemade teriyaki sauce is so much better than store-bought, but if you’d prefer to use bottled sauce to save time, go for it.

Is this recipe gluten-free? Yes! If you use tamari or liquid aminos this recipe is gluten-free friendly. But, if you use soy sauce, they are generally not gluten-free so check the labels before using them!

How to Store & Freeze Leftovers

Keeping leftovers fresh: let leftovers cool to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-5 days! Reheat in a pan until warm.

Freeze: allow the chicken & sauce to cool completely before placing them in a freezer-friendly container or ziplock bag (air removed). Label the container with the date, and freeze it for up to 1-2 months! When ready to serve, remove and let thaw overnight in the fridge before heating up in a pan until warm – serve with fresh steamed broccoli.

Other Stir Fry Recipes We Love

If you’re a big fan of this stir fry, you may also enjoy our 30-minute stir fry vegetables or this zucchini stir fry.