Name: Chicken Broccoli Teriyaki (30-Minute Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated ginger*; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 garlic cloves (grated or minced); 1 1/2 cups white rice (dry); 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or 16-oz frozen*); 1 tablespoon oil; 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts (about 3, cubed); 1 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)

Recipe

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This chicken and broccoli teriyaki is the perfect family-friendly dinner when you're craving takeout that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

Build a nutritious and delicious meal with this quick and easy Chicken Broccoli Teriyaki recipe.

large bowl of chicken and broccoli teriyaki served with rice

Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli

My family loves teriyaki chicken, so I decided to combine that delicious Asian-inspired recipe with my simple chicken broccoli stir fry to create a complete meal that everyone loves.

The flavor of juicy chicken pieces and fresh veggies coated are amplified in a sweet-savory sauce; and when served over perfectly cooked fluffy rice, it's out of this world.

Ingredients

You’ll make the sauce with soy sauce (regular, gluten-free tamari, coconut aminos, or reduced-sodium), honey, sesame oil, fresh ginger (dry ginger and ginger paste also work), cornstarch for thickening, and garlic. Then, you’ll need rice (white, brown, Jasmine, or cauliflower rice), fresh or frozen broccoli, cubed chicken (breasts or thighs), and sesame seeds (optional for a nice crunch).

How to Make Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli

Prep the sauce in a bowl and set aside. Pat dry the chicken and dice it into smaller pieces.
Brown the chicken in a large skillet for about 4 minutes on each side, turning the pieces over as they brown. Meanwhile, cook the rice. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, making sure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated.
Cook the broccoli in the microwave or on the stovetop. Once tender, add them to the chicken and toss to coat with the sauce.
Serve the rice into a bowl and top with a generous portion of chicken teriyaki and broccoli. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and it's time to eat!

How to Store Leftovers

You can refrigerate any chicken broccoli teriyaki leftovers for up to 3 days. To reheat, add 1 tablespoon of water to the dish, and microwave for up to 2 minutes, or until the rice, chicken, and veggies are heated through and tender.

Chicken Broccoli Teriyaki (30-Minute Recipe)

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

This chicken and broccoli teriyaki is the perfect family-friendly dinner when you're craving takeout that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

For the sauce:

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger*
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced

Main dish:

1 ½ cups white rice, dry
4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or 16-oz frozen*
1 tablespoon oil
1 ¼ lbs chicken breasts, about 3, cubed
1 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

Make the sauce:

Measure the sauce ingredients directly into a small bowl or lidded jar. If using a jar, put the lid on and shake well to combine; otherwise, use a whisk to combine the ingredients well.

Cook the chicken:

On a flat surface, pat dry the chicken breasts and cube them.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add the oil, and heat it up for about 30 seconds. Place the cubed chicken breast pieces in the pan in an even layer and let them cook, undisturbed, for about 4 minutes. Flip them around and cook them for another 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature is 165F.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dry rice according to the package directions.
To the cooked chicken, add the sauce, stir to coat, and reduce the heat to medium-low to simmer for 5 minutes.

Cook the broccoli:

If using fresh broccoli florets, steam them in a steamer, microwave, or cook them in a pan over medium-high heat, with ½ cup of water with the lid on, for approximately 5 minutes, until the broccoli has the crisp texture and doneness you like. If using a frozen bag of broccoli florets, steam them directly in the microwave.

Combine:

Assemble the chicken broccoli teriyaki bowls by layering the rice, chicken, and broccoli, and drizzle them with sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if using.

Notes

Dry ginger: use ⅛ teaspoon of powdered dry ginger.
Frozen broccoli: use a 16-ounce bag of frozen broccoli. You can steam it in the bag in the microwave or in a pot or pan.